Pokhara plane crash: Home Minister Lamichhane directs for prompt, effective rescue

KATHMANDU – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Rabi Lamichhane has directed the bodies concerned to ensure the effective and prompt rescue efforts over the Yeti Airlines crash took place in Pokhara today.

He instructed the Home Secretary, chief of Security and Coordination Division, the Kaski District Administration Office and the security bodies not to leave any stone unturned to guarantee prompt and effective rescue efforts in the aftermath of the plane crash, according to his press coordinator Nawaraj Pandey.

The Minister reached Tribhuvan International Airport to take updates of the incident. The Yeti Airlines aircraft that left for Pokhara from TIA carrying 68 passengers crashed following a failed landing at Pokhara Regional International Airport this morning. The plane was handled by four crew members. Now, rescue works go on. Further details of the incident are awaited.

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