Plane crashed in Afghanistan, flight was bound for Moscow, Indian government gave update

A major plane accident has occurred in Afghanistan. A plane bound for Moscow crashes in Afghanistan. This plane was going to Russia via Afghanistan. Afghan media has given information about the plane crash. According to the information, the accident took place in Badakhshan province of Afghanistan. Initially information came that it was an Indian aircraft, but the Indian government has denied this. There were Indian passengers on board this plane.

The unfortunate plane crash that has just occurred in Afghanistan is neither an Indian Scheduled Aircraft nor a Non Scheduled (NSOP)/Charter aircraft. It is a Moroccan registered small aircraft. More details are awaited.

— MoCA_GoI (@MoCA_GoI) January 21, 2024

According to the police of Badakhshan province, this plane was missing from the radar since last night. The plane has crashed in Badakhshan province of Afghanistan. This area borders China, Tajikistan and Pakistan. Zabihullah Amiri, head of Badakhshan’s information and culture department, said a passenger plane crashed in the Topkhana mountains along the Koran-Munjan and Zibak districts of Badakhshan province. After this it got crushed in the mountainous area of ​​Jibak district. Till now, information has not been received as to how many passengers were on board this plane. According to the information, a team has been sent to the area to investigate. According to local people, the plane crashed on Sunday morning. Earlier, information had come that this is an Indian aircraft, but Indian government sources have denied this. Afghan media has not given information about the cause of the plane crash.

Indian government gave update
Meanwhile, India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has said that the plane that crashed in Afghanistan is not an Indian scheduled plane. This aircraft is neither an Indian non-scheduled nor a charter aircraft. This aircraft was registered in Morocco.