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IAF Loses Two Pilots in Sukhoi Su-30 Crash in Assam
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed the loss of two of its officers—Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, following a crash involving a Sukhoi Su-30 fighter aircraft.
According to an official statement, both officers sustained fatal injuries in the accident. The IAF expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and extended its heartfelt condolences to the families of the fallen air warriors.
“All personnel of the IAF express sincere condolences and stand firmly with the bereaved families in this time of grief,” the statement said.
IAF acknowledges the loss of Sqn Ldr Anuj and Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar, who sustained fatal injuries in the Su-30 crash. All personnel of the IAF express sincere condolences, and stand firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief.@DefenceMinIndia@SpokespersonMoD… pic.twitter.com/zUtfUJ2ewr
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) March 6, 2026
Earlier on Thursday, the IAF had informed via a post on X that a Su-30MKI aircraft had gone missing after taking off from Jorhat, Assam, with the last contact established at 7:42 pm. A search and rescue operation was immediately launched.
An IAF Su-30 MKI is reported overdue. The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat, Assam and was last in contact at 7.42 pm.
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) March 5, 2026
Further details are being ascertained. Search and Rescue mission has been initiated.@DefenceMinIndia@SpokespersonMoD@HQ_IDS_India@adgpi@Indiannavy
The Su-30MKI which was on a training mission, crashed in the area of Karbi Anglong, Assam, approx 60 km from Jorhat. Search operations are underway.@DefenceMinIndia@SpokespersonMoD@HQ_IDS_India@adgpi@indiannavy https://t.co/64Ii5V2fiZ
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) March 5, 2026
It was later confirmed that the aircraft, which was on a training mission, had crashed in the Karbi Anglong area of Assam, approximately 60 km from Jorhat.
The loss has cast a shadow over the service, as the IAF remembers two officers who served the nation with dedication and courage.
Fauji Days extends its deepest condolences and stands with the Indian Air Force in honouring the service and sacrifice of two brave air warriors.