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Faizan Hashmi
Published January 15, 2023 | 14:40
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik – Jan 15, 2023) Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed condolences to Nepal’s President Bidya Devi Bhandari in connection with the crash of a passenger plane near the city of Pokhara, the Kremlin said on Sunday.
Earlier in the day, a Yeti Airlines twin-engine turboprop ATR 72 airliner crashed between the old and new Pokhara airports in central Nepal, while en route from the Nepalese capital Kathmandu to Pokhara. According to a representative of the airline, there were 68 passengers and four crew members on board.
The causes of the incident are being investigated. According to the Indian TV channel news 18, all passengers and crew members on the plane were killed.
“Dear Madam President, please accept my deepest condolences in connection with the tragic crash of a passenger plane near the city of Pokhara. I request you to convey the words of sincere sympathy and support to the relatives and friends of those who died in this terrible plane crash,” said Putin’s telegram.