Jamnagar: A Jaguar fighter jet of the Indian Air Force plummeted into a field near Suwarda village in Gujarat’s Jamnagar district on Wednesday, according to reports.

The incident, which occurred earlier today, has prompted swift action from officials, with a court of inquiry ordered to investigate the cause of the crash. Officials and security personnel have descended upon the site to assess the situation and secure the area.

Preliminary reports indicate that the aircraft was engaged in a routine training mission when it went down, though specific details about the circumstances remain scarce. Locals described hearing a loud explosion followed by the sight of debris scattered across the field. Emergency response teams were quick to arrive, cordoning off the crash site to ensure public safety and facilitate the investigation.

While official statements from the Indian Air Force are awaited, reports suggest that the pilot’s status remains unclear, with rescue operations underway to locate and assist any personnel involved. The Jaguar, a twin-engine strike aircraft integral to India’s aerial fleet since the 1980s, has been a mainstay for deep-penetration missions, though its aging infrastructure has occasionally raised concerns.

This incident marks a notable event in the region, recalling a similar crash in June 2018 near Jamnagar, where a Jaguar went down during a training sortie, tragically claiming the life of Air Commodore Sanjai Chauhan.