IAF Pilot Anuj Vashisht Martyred In Fighter Jet Crash, Wedding Was Fixed, Know All About His Fiancee

Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were martyred after a Sukhoi 30MKI fighter jet crashed at Inglong Ekopi Hill in Bokajan Sub Division of the Karbi Anglong district in Assam. It happened on March 6, 2026, during a routine training mission. As per reports, the fighter jet first went missing, leaving everyone in a tense situation, and later it was confirmed that the aircraft had crashed 60 km from Jorhat Air Base.

Squadron Leader Anuj Vashisht's family was preparing for his wedding

The heartwrenching news has shaken two young IAF pilots, Anuj Vashisht and Purvesh Durgakr. While Purvesh was unmarried, Anuj Vashisht's family were preparing for his wedding when they heard the heartbreaking news of their brave son's martyrdom. Anuj was martyred in the Indian Air Force Sukhoi fighter plane crash in Assam.

The family is dealing with the toughest time as the father, who hopes that his son put fire to his pyre, has gone to Assam to collect his martyred son's body. As per reports, his grandparents were not informed about Anuj's passing in the crash. It is why the family declined to speak to the media during these tough times. 

A relative close to the family, who was standing outside the house, revealed that Anuj's wedding was fixed. The families of the bride and the groom were busy preparing for the wedding when Anuj martyred in the fighter jet crash. Talking about his fiancée, she is also a pilot. However, no information about whether she is an airline pilot or an Air Force pilot.

As per Anuj's relatives, senior Air Force officers announced Anuj's martyrdom over the phone. After which, the family left for Assam. Talking about Anuj's father, Anand was a Subedar in the Indian army. It was the reason why Anuj also chose to join the defence forces. He joined the Air Force nearly 10 years ago. He also has an elder brother who lives with his wife and children in the UK, where he works for a software company. 

More about the Fighter Jet Crash

As per the Indian Air Force, the fighter jet took off from the Jorhat Air Base in Assam as part of the routine training mission. It was being flown by Squadron Leader Anuj Vashisht and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Durgakar. However, shortly after takeoff at around 7:42 p.m on March 5, 2026, they lost contact with Air Traffic Control, and they disappeared from the radar. 

Afterwards, a search operation was launched to locate the missing plane. During the search, they found out that the plane had crashed at Karbi Anglong, which was 60 kilometres away from Jorhat. The Air Force confirmed the demise of their two brave officer, Anuj Vashish and Purvesh Durgakar, in a post on X. The post can be read as:

"IAF acknowledges the loss of Sqn Ldr Anuj and Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar, who sustained fatal injuries in the Su-30 crash. All personnel of the IAF express sincere condolences, and stand firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief."

We pray for the strength of the family of Anuj Vashisht in these testing times!

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