A MiG-21 fighter jet of Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan’s Bikaner on Friday. The plane crashed during a routine mission. The pilot ejected safely.

A statement from the IAF said: “Today afternoon a MiG-21 aircraft on a routine mission crashed after getting airborne from Nal near Bikaner. Pilot of the aircraft ejected safely. A CoI will investigate the cause of the accident (Siddhant).”

More details awaited.