Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba expressed profound grief over the tragic incident involving Saurya Airlines’ aircraft with call sign 9N AME CRJ 7 at Tribhuvan International Airport this morning.
In a condolence message issued by NC Party Office Chief Krishna Prasad Poudel on behalf of President Deuba, the party extended its sorrow over the accident. The incident claimed the lives of 18 employees and technicians of Saurya Airlines, while the pilot, Captain Manish Shakya, sustained critical injuries.
President Deuba, on behalf of the party and himself, extended heartfelt tributes to those who lost their lives and wished for the eternal peace of the departed souls. He also expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families during this difficult time.
In a similar vein, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) expressed their sorrow over the tragic loss of 18 lives in the Saurya Airlines crash. In a statement issued by Acting Spokesperson Manish Jha, the party extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and urged the air service providers, regulatory bodies, and the government to prioritize air safety. The RSP also wished for the speedy recovery of Captain Manish Shakya, who miraculously survived the accident.
This tragic event has highlighted the urgent need for enhanced safety measures in the aviation sector to prevent such incidents in the future.
