India Stands With Bangladesh": PM Modi Mourns Dhaka Jet Crash Victims

Prime MinisterNarendra Modi on Monday expressed his deep shock and sorrow over the loss of lives in the tragic BangladeshAir Forcetraining jet crash in Dhaka's Diabari area earlier today.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences, stating that India stands in solidarity with the people of Bangladesh and is ready to extend its support and assistance for the rescue operation following the incident.

Deeply shocked and saddened at the loss of lives, many of them young students, in a tragic air crash in Dhaka. Our hearts go out to the bereaved families. We pray for the swift recovery of those injured. India stands in solidarity with Bangladesh and is ready to extend all possible support and assistance," PM Modi said in the X post.

Earlier in the afternoon, a BangladeshAir Force F-7 aircraft crashed into the campus of Milestone School and College in Dhaka, the Daily Star reported.

According to the Daily Star, at least 20 people have lost their lives and 171 people have been injured in the incident.

The jet was being piloted by Bangladeshi Air Force Flight Lieutenant Mohammad Towkir Islam Sagar, who had also died in the crash.