Defence
Object Falls from IAF Jet, Damaging House in Madhya Pradesh
An IAF aircraft accidentally dropped a non-explosive aerial store on a house in Shivpuri, causing major damage but no casualties; investigation underway.
In a startling incident in Pichhore, Shivpuri district (Madhya Pradesh), a mysterious object fell from the sky, tearing through the roof of a residential house and causing severe damage.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) later confirmed that the object was a non-explosive aerial store, accidentally dropped during a routine operation.
The incident occurred earlier this week when Manoj Sagar and his family were inside their home. While Sagar was eating with his children, his wife was in the kitchen. Suddenly, a loud explosion-like noise shook the house, followed by the roof collapsing.
The impact created a 10-foot-deep crater in the courtyard and destroyed two rooms, with debris damaging a nearby car. Miraculously, no injuries were reported.
Eyewitness Accounts & Immediate Panic
Local residents described hearing a thunderous sound before the crash, sparking fears of an explosion. Neighbors rushed to the scene, finding the house partially destroyed and debris scattered everywhere.
IAF Responds: Inquiry Initiated
“The IAF regrets the damage caused to property near Shivpuri due to the inadvertent drop of a non-explosive aerial store from an IAF aircraft. An inquiry has been initiated.”
Authorities confirmed that the object posed no explosive risk, but investigations are ongoing to determine how the accidental drop occurred. The hal, IAF has assured full cooperation, while local officials assess the damage to provide compensation to the affected family.
Authorities confirmed that the object posed no explosive risk, but investigations are ongoing to determine how the accidental drop occurred. The IAF has assured full cooperation, while local officials assess the damage to provide compensation to the affected family.
