KATHMANDU: India’s Minister for External Affairs SM Krishna on Monday said he was deeply saddened by the tragic air crash that left 15 people dead, including 13 Indian nationals, and six injured near Jomsom Airport. “I am deeply saddened to hear about the tragic air crash... I would like to convey my deep condolences to the families of all those who have lost their lives in this accident,” said Krishna in a statement. He also consoled the families of those who were killed in the crash. The government of Nepal had informed the Embassy of India in Kathmandu about the Indian nationals travelling in the plane immediately after the crash. In a statement issued in the afternoon, the Indian embassy said three of those who survived the crash were Indians. — HNS