A loud explosion was reported in the forest area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.
The sound was allegedly heard in the forest belt of Paddar in Kishtwar district, where the locals claimed to have seen thick smoke billowing out of the woods. Following the incident, reports suggested a plane crash at the site, speculations which were later refuted by the Indian Army, according to the Hindustan Times.
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A spokesperson for the Indian Air Force reportedly said in a statement. âThere are certain media outlets, and SM handles claiming an IAF aircraft has crashed near Kishtwar. This report is false.â
The spokesperson further stated, âAll media outlets are requested to verify information from official sources before publishing/transmitting.â
Indian Army refutes reports of a crash
The Indian Army, among other authorities, stated that there were no reports of an airplane crash in the area and urged people not to believe such rumours.
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The reason for the explosion remains unknown
There is still uncertainty surrounding the reason behind the explosion, and more information will be provided once further investigations are made.
