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IAF denies aircraft crash near Kishtwar while proving emergency landings on highways
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
One claim was called false, while drills landed planes
The Indian Air Force has rejected reports of an aircraft crash near Kishtwar, calling them false. At the same time, it conducted a high-profile demonstration by activating an Emergency Landing Facility on the Purvanchal Expressway, showing it can operate aircraft even without conventional runways.
- IAF denies alleged aircraft crash reports near Kishtwar
- The Air Force called the reports false
- Emergency landing facility activated on Purvanchal Expressway
- Demonstration highlights runway-independent readiness
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