AT LEAST 68 people were killed on Sunday after a domestic flight crashed in Nepal's Pokhra International Airport in Nepal on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra took to Twitter and expressed grief on the fatal crash. He wrote, "Pained by the tragic air crash in Nepal in which precious lives have been lost, including Indian nationals. In this hour of grief, my thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families."

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia condoled the loss of lives in the plane crash in Nepal's Pokhara on Sunday, in which 72 people were on board and tweeted, "The loss of lives in a tragic plane crash in Nepal is extremely unfortunate. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the bereaved. Om Shanti."

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also expressed grief over the incident and extended his condolences to the victims. "Deeply grieved on hearing about the air crash in Pokhara, Nepal. Our thoughts are with the affected families," Jaishankar tweeted.

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis tweeted, "Saddened by the very tragic and unfortunate air crash in Nepal. My deepest condolences to bereaved families. May God give them strength to recover from this tragedy. Wishing speedy recovery to the injured ones."

Nepal's President Bidhya Devi Bhandari tweeted, "Taking to Twitter, Bhandari said, "I am shocked by the news that Yeti Airlines ATR-72 plane crashed in Pokhara. Expressing my deepest condolences to the passengers and crew members who lost their lives in the accident, I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families."

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Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' also expressed grief and wrote on his Twitter handle, "I am deeply saddened by the tragic accident of Yeti Airlines ANC ATR 72, which was flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara with passengers. I sincerely appeal to the security personnel, all agencies of the Nepal government and the general public to start an effective rescue."

Dr. Shankar P Sharma, Ambassador of Nepal to India, also offered grief and said, "Deeply saddened by crash of a plane carrying 72 pax and crew members, incl some Indians in Pokhara. We express our heartfelt condolences to families of the deceased. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragedy."

West Bengal Mamata Banerjee said, "I'm extremely distressed by the news of the tragic plane crash in Nepal's Pokhara that has claimed the lives of so many. I extend my condolences to the families of the deceased and wish speedy recovery for those injured, including the five passengers from India."


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