Air Force fighter jet “inadvertently” released an “air store”

An Indian Air Force fighter jet “inadvertently” released an “air store” today at the Pokhran Firing Range in Rajasthan. The Air Force said no injuries have been reported and a court of inquiry has been ordered.

The Indian Air Force in a statement said the incident occurred 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,” the Indian Air Force (IAF) posted on ‘X’.