An IAF Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed in Churu district of Rajasthan. Rescue operations are underway

An IAF Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed in Churu district of Rajasthan. Rescue operations are underway

An IAF Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed in Churu district of Rajasthan. Rescue operations are underway

A Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed near Churu district of Rajasthan on Wednesday.

The incident took place near Banoda village in Churu at around 1.25 pm.

Locals heard a loud noise followed by flames in the sky.

Media reports suggest that the IAF pilot's body was recovered near the wreckage of the aircraft. 

Rescue teams and authorities have rushed to the location. 

Further details awaited.