Agencies

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Mig-29 fighter jet has crashed in Punjab. The pilot of the fighter jet managed to eject safely before the crash.

The Mig-29 jet pilot managed to safely eject before the accident and has been rescued by a helicopter, said the Indian Air Force.

"On 08 May 20, at 10:45 am, one Mig-29 aircraft airborne on a training mission from an Air Force base near Jalandhar met with an accident. The aircraft had developed a technical snag and the pilot ejected safely as he was unable to control the aircraft. The pilot has been rescued by a helicopter," a statement issued by IAF said.