Saudi Airlines with 297 aboard catches fire, emergency landing at Peshawar Airport
Peshawar: A Saudi Airlines plane with 297 passengers on board caught fire during its landing at Peshawar International Airport. The incident was attributed to a problem with the aircraft's landing gear.
All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated, and no casualties have been reported. The flight, which originated from Riyadh, encountered smoke emanating from one of its tires as it landed.
Saudi Airlines issued a statement confirming the incident: "Saudia clarifies that its aircraft, flying from Riyadh to Peshawar on flight SV792, experienced smoke emanating from one of the tires during landing at Peshawar International Airport in Pakistan."
The airline said that the aircraft was immediately halted and relevant authorities were notified. "All guests and crew were safely evacuated through the evacuation slide. The aircraft is now undergoing technical evaluation by specialists," the statement added.
Images posted on social media by Global Defense Insight show parts of the aircraft visibly charred. Their post noted the immediate response from the Air Traffic Controller and Fire and Rescue Services, who extinguished the fire and prevented a major accident.
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RSS has global network of over 2,500 groups for money laundering: Priyank Kharge
Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has alleged involvement of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in a money transfer network at global level.
Posting his allegation on his personal ‘X’ account on Saturday morning, Kharge said that he was referring to an issue that had not been dealt with decisively by Indian media houses.
“Here is a crucial story that the Indian media will never touch,” the minister has said, and clarified, “This so-called “body of individuals” has built a global network of over 2,500 affiliated organisations. Through these fronts, the RSS collects “guru dakshina” to fuel its divisive agenda. (sic)”
Kharge has further alleged, “The world’s largest NGO is running amok, laundering money and evading accountability.”
The minister added, “Here is a map of their organisational architecture of their “Vichar Parivaar.” https://rssproject.caravanmagazine.in / @thecaravanindia”
