Image Source : X Indian business tycoon Harpal Randhawa, who was killed in a aircraft crash in Zimbabwe.
Indian mining tycoon Harpal Randhawa and his son have been among the many six people killed on September 29 when their non-public aircraft, Cessna-206, crashed close to a diamond mine in southwestern Zimbabwe following a technical glitch.
Randhawa was the proprietor of RioZim, a diversified mining firm producing gold and coal in addition to refining nickel and copper. The aircraft that crashed was additionally owned by RioZim and was certain in direction of the Murowa diamond from Harare.
The aircraft skilled a technical fault, probably leading to a mid-air explosion, earlier than plummeting into Peter Farm within the Zvamahande area. Confirming the crash, an announcement from RioZim learn, “The Murowa Diamond Company (RioZim)-owned white and pink Zcam plane had left Harare for the mine at 6 am and crashed about 6km from Mashava.”
Who is Harpal Randhawa?
The 60-year-old Randhawa was the founder of personal fairness agency GEM Holdings value $4 billion. He had huge gold, diamond and coal mining pursuits in Zimbabwe and was a outstanding determine within the nation.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Randhawa has served because the chairman of the GEM group for 30 years after its formation in July 1993. Aside from that, he was a companion at Sabre Capital Worldwide for 12 years and a senior adviser at the true property agency Safanad for 3 years.
Randhawa accomplished his training on the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the University of London. As per experiences, he was planning his subsequent business enterprise. His spouse’s title has not been revealed but.
The billionaire’s son, 22-year-old Amer Kabir Singh Randhawa, is a skilled pilot, who additionally died within the tragic accident on Friday. The names of the opposite deceased passengers are but to be launched by police.
Reactions to Randhawa’s dying
Although the names of the deceased passengers are but unknown, journalist and filmmaker Hopewell Chinono, who was a good friend of Randhawa, confirmed the deaths of Randhawa and his son.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Harpal Randhawa, the owner of RioZim who died today in a plane crash in Zvishavane. Five other people including his son, who was also a pilot but a passenger on this flight, also died in the crash,” wrote Chinono on X.
“My thoughts are with his wife, family, friends and the RioZim community.” The RioZim firm secretary stated a full assertion can be issued. “I am not in a position to address the media right now. We will however be issuing a statement as soon as possible,” he stated.
Many individuals expressed grief and condolences over Randhawa’s dying on social media. Meanwhile, the local people and regulation enforcement businesses are working collectively to handle the aftermath of the aircraft crash.
(with company inputs)
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