Search for missing AN-32 aircraft of IAF continues
New Delhi, Jun 4 (IBNS): The Indian Air Force (IAF) is continuing with extensive efforts to locate its AN-32, which went missing with 13 persons onboard, on Monday after taking off from Assam's Johrat.
The aircraft got airborne from Jorhat Airfield for Mechuka Advanced Landing Ground.
Once the aircraft did not report at the destination, overdue actions were initiated by the IAF.
The Indian Air Force commenced extensive search and rescue operations and launched C-130, AN-32, Mi-17 and ALH (Indian Army) helicopters on Monday itself.
The aircraft are equipped with advanced sensors.
The Indian Navy P-8 I aircraft also joined the search operations on Tuesday. CARTOSAT AND RISAT satellites of ISRO are also taking images of the area.
Post sunset, the search by helicopters have ceased for the day. However, search by all sensors with night capability and the ground party will continue throughout the night.
All possible assistance is being provided by Indian Army, Indian Navy, Police and State administration.
The families of all air-warriors on board the aircraft have been informed and are being regularly updated on the progress of search for the missing aircraft.
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