According to reports, fire brigades and police are at the site of the crash. The Indian Air Force has issued a statement that the jet was on a routine mission and a Court of Inquiry will be set up to investigate the cause of the crash.
The pilot ejected to safety, defence spokesperson Colonel Sombit Ghosh has said.
"A MiG 27 aircraft airborne from Jodhpur crashed during a routine mission today morning. Pilot ejected safely. A Court of Inquiry will investigate the cause of the accident," he said.
The pilots avoided dense residential colonies and the jet crashed on an open field and a major accident was averted by the timely decision of the pilots, he said.
Thick smoke emanated from the spot, as villagers rushed to the site.
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