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IAF Fighter Plane Crashes In Rajasthan, No Casualties Reported

"The pilot is said to have ejected before the crash."
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JAIPUR -- A fighter aircraft of Indian Air Force today crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer district but no loss of life has been reported.

"The aircraft crashed near Uttarlai airforce station in Barmer," a defence spokesperson said, adding further details are awaited.

"The plane crashed at an open field near Malio ki Dhani, about 20 km from the city. There is no information of any loss of life or property so far," Superintendent of Police, Barmer, Gagandeep Singla said.

"The pilot is said to have ejected before the crash," he said.

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