Leader Nepal condoles fatal plane crash in Pokhara

Former Prime Minister and CPN (Unified Socialist) Chair Madhav Kumar Nepal has extended sorrow over the fatal crash of the ATR-72 plane belonging to Yeti Airlines in Pokhara of Kaski today.

Demanding the government ensure the prompt and effective rescue operations, the leader directed the party local cadres to extend helping hands in the rescue efforts.

A total of 72 people: 68 passengers and four crew members were onboard the ill-fated plane that left Tribhuvan International Airport for Pokhara at 10:33 am today.

It crashed along the gorge of the Seti River.