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IAF fighter accidentally releases ‘air store’ near Pokhran; inquiry ordered

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday said one of its fighter aircraft inadvertently released an “air store” near the Pokhran firing range due to a technical malfunction.

IAF fighter accidentally releases ‘air store’ near Pokhran; inquiry ordered

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday said one of its fighter aircraft inadvertently released an “air store” near the Pokhran firing range due to a technical malfunction.

“An inadvertent release of an air store from an Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter aircraft took place near Pokhran firing range area, due to technical malfunction, today. An inquiry by the IAF has been ordered to investigate the incident. No damage to life or property has been reported,” the IAF said in a social media post on X.

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