IAF denies Aircraft crash near Kishtwar, calls viral reports ‘false’
Babushahi Bureau
New Delhi, April 24, 2026: The Indian Air Force has dismissed reports circulating on some media platforms and social media claiming that one of its aircraft crashed near Kishtwar.
In an official statement, an IAF spokesperson clarified that the reports are “false” and not based on any verified information.
“Some media outlets and social media handles are claiming that an IAF aircraft has crashed near Kishtwar. This report is false,” the spokesperson said.
The Air Force has urged media organisations to rely only on official sources before publishing or broadcasting such sensitive information to avoid spreading misinformation.