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Indian Air Force Drop Tank Accidentally Crashes Into Shivpuri Home

The non-explosive drop tank caused significant property damage but no injuries; an inquiry has been launched and compensation promised.

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Overview

  • An Indian Air Force jet inadvertently released a non-explosive drop tank during training, which crashed into a civilian home in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The impact created an 8-to-10-foot-deep crater, severely damaging two rooms and the roof, with debris also striking a nearby car.
  • The family inside the house, including Manoj Sagar, his wife, and children, escaped unharmed, and no injuries or casualties were reported.
  • The Indian Air Force has ordered an official inquiry into the incident and assured compensation for the property damage through the appropriate mechanism.
  • Local police, in coordination with Air Force experts, have cordoned off the area and are investigating the operational safety concerns raised by the accident.