Deadly military plane crash in India’s Assam

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: India

World / International

Deadly military plane crash in India’s Assam

A military transport aircraft crashed in India's northeastern Assam during a routine flight, killing at least five people on board. Rescuers were seen recovering victims from the crash site.

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