At least four of the five Indians killed in the Nepal plane crash were from Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur district. The four victims have been identified as Abhishek Kushwaha, Vishal Sharma, Anil Kumar Rajbhar and Sonu Jaiswal. The fifth victim has been identified as Sanjay Jaiswal.
Talking to news agency ANI, Ghazipur district officials said that Sonu and Vishal Sharma are residents of Alawalpur village in the city. Officials say that they were informed about the incident through media reports. Reportedly, 4 villagers were set to return to Ghazipur on Tuesday paragliding In the popular Nepalese city of Pokhara.
Sonu Jaiswal went to Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu after his son’s wish was fulfilled about six months ago. Speaking to news agency PTI, his relative Vijay Jaiswal said, “Sonu had gone to Nepal on January 10 with three of his friends. Their main objective was to visit Lord Pashupatinath as they wished to have a son, now it has been six months.” Huh.” Old, done. But fate had something else in store for him.”
At least 68 people were killed in the crash of a Yeti Airlines passenger plane crashed Attempting to land at a newly opened airport in Pokhara city on Sunday. The twin-engine ATR 72 aircraft was on its way from Kathmandu to Pokhara. It had 68 passengers, 15 foreign nationals and four crew members. The 15 foreigners include five Indians, four Russians, two South Koreans and one each from Ireland, Australia, Argentina and France.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the incident through his Twitter profile on Sunday, he wrote, “Pained by the tragic air crash in Nepal, in which precious lives were lost including Indian citizens. In this hour of grief, my thoughts and Prayers are with the bereaved families.”
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also expressed his condolences to the bereaved families. In a tweet in Hindi, he wrote, “The plane crash in Nepal is extremely saddened. Humble tributes to all including the Indian citizens killed. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May Lord Shri Ram rest the departed souls in His feet.” ” His holy feet and speedy recovery of the injured.”
He also directed the state authorities to coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs to bring back the mortal remains of the deceased from Uttar Pradesh.
(with inputs from agencies)
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