Two pilots killed as IAF jet crashes in Kashmir

Srinagar: An IAF jet crashed on Wednesday in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, killing at least two persons, officials said.

The jet crashed in an open field near Garend Kalaan village in Budgam at 10.05 am, the officials said.

The jet broke into two and caught fire immediately, the officials said, adding that two bodies were seen near the site crash.

The identity of the deceased could not be confirmed immediately, they said, adding the fate of the pilots was not known.