Chhattisgarh govt denies reports of plane crash in Jashpur, says 'no evidence' found
Jashpur, April 20
The Chhattisgarh government has clarified that such media reports regarding a plane crash in the Narayanpur hills of Jashpur district are unconfirmed, and no evidence of such an incident has been found on the ground.
Jashpur Collector Rohit Vyas, speaking on the matter with ANI, said there is no evidence of a plane crash.
"We received information through the media about a plane crash in the Narayanpur area. As soon as we received the information, SSP, I, and our entire team arrived at the scene. Our team inspected the surrounding area. However, we have not yet found any evidence of a plane crash," Vyas said.
He further added that multi-agency verification is underway.
"Drone surveillance is also underway. The Forest Department team is scouring the mountain and the forest. But so far, no evidence of any wreckage or debris has been found, nor has any evidence of a plane crash been found."
Vyas also noted that local inputs do not support the reports being circulated.
"We have also discussed with the villagers. No one has seen such a plane crash, nor has anyone heard any sound of any kind of explosion. So far, no one has confirmed that a plane is missing," he added.
Further details are awaited.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is concerning. If there's no crash, where did the initial report come from? Media needs to be more responsible before publishing such alarming news. It creates unnecessary panic, especially for families.
The use of drones and multi-agency teams is impressive. Shows our disaster response is getting better. But the question remains - why was this rumor started in the first place? 🤔
As someone who travels frequently, this is a relief. However, I hope the verification continues for a bit longer. Dense forest areas can sometimes hide debris. Better safe than sorry.
The Collector speaking to villagers directly is the right approach. Local knowledge is key in these remote areas. Glad it seems to be a false alarm. 🙏
While I appreciate the swift action, this incident highlights a problem. Our news channels are too quick to run with unverified "breaking news" for TRPs. This needs to stop. A little more diligence, please.
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