IAF Condoles Death Of 2 Pilots In Sukhoi Su-30 Crash In Assam: ‘Stand Firmly In Time Of Grief’ | India News
Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 10:03 IST Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also condoled the loss of lives and said that their courage and service to the nation will always be remembered with pride and gratitude. The deceased pilots were identified as Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar. (X/@IAF) The Indian Air Force on Friday expressed grief after two of its pilots were killed after a Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Thursday. The deceased pilots have been identified as Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar. “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,” the Air Force said in a post on X. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also condoled the loss of brave hearts in the tragic incident. He said that their courage and service to the nation will always be remembered with pride …









