Indian Passenger Plane Crash in Afghanistan Badakhshan
An Indian passenger plane crashed in northern Afghanistan on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in the Badakhshan province. The plane was reportedly flying to Moscow. The Indian government has dispatched a team to verify the details, and reports suggest that there may be casualties. However, the precise aircraft type and the number of passengers onboard remain unknown at this time.
The crash site is located in the Topkhana area of Kuran-wa-Munjan district. The head of information and culture for the Taliban in Badakhshan has confirmed the incident, stating that the passenger plane went down in Topkhaneh Mountain, spanning the districts of Karan, Manjan, and Zibak within the province. As of now, official sources have not provided information on casualties or the cause of the crash.
What is the current situation in Badakhshan province?
As of now, there is no information available on the current situation in Badakhshan province, other than the report of a plane crash that occurred on Sunday, January 21, 2024. According to the reports, the crash site is located in the Topkhana area of Kuran-wa-Munjan district. However, it is known that as of May 2022, Badakhshan was reported as one of the provinces where resistance to the Taliban was growing, and 10,000 Taliban troops were stationed in the province since February 2022. During the reference period, there were 113 security incidents in Badakhshan, including 66 battles, 33 violence against civilians, and 14 explosions/remote violence.
Are there any casualties reported in the plane crash in Badakhshan?
As of now, there is no confirmed information available on casualties in the plane crash that occurred in Badakhshan province, Afghanistan on Sunday, January 21, 2024. The head of information and culture for the Taliban in Badakhshan has confirmed the incident, stating that the passenger plane went down in Topkhaneh Mountain, spanning the districts of Karan, Manjan, and Zibak within the province. The Indian government has dispatched a team to verify the details, and reports suggest that there may be casualties. However, the precise aircraft type and the number of passengers onboard remain unknown at this time.
What is the response of the Afghan government to the plane crash in Badakhshan?
As of now, there is no information available on the response of the Afghan government to the plane crash that occurred in Badakhshan province, Afghanistan on Sunday, January 21, 2024. The Indian government has dispatched a team to verify the details of the crash. However, the precise aircraft type and the number of passengers onboard remain unknown at this time. The Taliban's police command in Badakhshan has confirmed the incident.
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