India, Feb. 1 -- In a shocking revelation, it has been disclosed that the US Army helicopter involved in an airborne collision with American Airlines flight 5342 on Wednesday was practicing for a possible event of attack on the capital.

According to officials, the three troops, who all died, were rehearsing a plan that included the evacuation of the White House when their Black Hawk crashed into the passenger flight on Wednesday night just before 9pm, Daily Mail reported.

Defence sources informed CBS News about the intended purpose of the training program, after internet detectives developed a notion that it was accomplishing precisely what sources said.

On social media, conspiracy theorists blamed the US government for the incident, c...