Army aircraft makes forced landing in Shillong

October 21, 2015 06:41 pm | Updated 06:41 pm IST - Shillong

A micro-light aircraft of the Indian Army had to make a forced landing on Wednesday on a hillock close to the Shillong Advance Landing Ground.

Two jawans, who were on a routine training flight, were rescued safely following the incident, a defence statement said. There was no loss of civilian life or damage to property, it added.

Further investigation will be carried out to ascertain the cause behind the incident, it said.

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