It was on a routine training sortie. Initial indications suggest technical malfunction as the cause of crash.
Captain Gopal Krishna Panda and Captain A P Shrivastava have unfortunately succumbed to injuries following the crash.
A detailed technical investigation at the behest of DGCA and State Government shall be undertaken to ascertain the exact cause.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has expressed deep anguish at the loss of lives and has ordered officials to provide immediate relief to the bereaved families.
