"Clarity Emerges After Afghanistan Plane Crash: Not an Indian Aircraft"

Clarity Emerges After Afghanistan Plane Crash: Not an Indian Aircraft- In a recent turn of events, the Indian government has provided clarification regarding a plane crash in Afghanistan, dispelling initial reports that the aircraft was Indian. Contrary to local Afghan media speculation, the Civil Aviation Ministry asserted that the crashed plane is, in fact, a Moroccan-registered small aircraft.

The incident occurred in Badakhshan province, situated near the borders of China, Tajikistan, and Pakistan. However, the exact location of the crash remains unknown, with local authorities yet to reach the site. Zabihullah Amiri, the head of the provincial information department, confirmed the crash but refrained from providing further details.

Russian aviation authorities had earlier reported a disappearance of a Russian-registered plane, presumed to be carrying six individuals, over Afghanistan. The flight was described as a charter ambulance traveling from India, via Uzbekistan, to Moscow on a French-made Dassault Falcon 10 jet manufactured in 1978.

The contradictory information created confusion, prompting the Indian government to set the record straight. The aircraft involved is neither an Indian scheduled nor a non-scheduled (NSOP)/charter flight, but a Moroccan-registered plane.

The Hindu Kush mountain range, which traverses the province, adds complexity to the situation. Mount Noshaq, Afghanistan's highest peak at 7,492 meters, is located in Badakhshan.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities are expected to provide more details about the crash and the circumstances leading to the tragic incident. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges and uncertainties in aviation, emphasizing the importance of accurate and timely information dissemination.

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