Pokhran missile incident
| Time | 25 March 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location | Jaisalmer district |
| Type | Misfiring of missiles |
On 25 March 2023, the Indian Army misfired three surface-to-air missiles during an exercise in the Pokhran ranges in the western Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, India.[1] The missiles were misfired due to a technical glitch following which an investigation was initiated into the incident.[2] One of the missiles fell in Ajaysar Village, Ajmer; however, there was no loss of life or property.[3]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Three missiles misfired during Indian army exercise in Rajasthan: report". Dawn. 25 March 2023.
- ^ "3 missiles misfired during army exercise in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, probe on". India Today. 25 March 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "3 missiles go off target, fall in Rajasthan fields". The Times of India. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
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