New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- India on Thursday expressed its profound sorrow over the tragic crash of a Ghanaian Air Force helicopter that resulted in the demise of Ghana's Defence and Environment Ministers.

In an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Government expressed condolences on the crash of the Ghanaian helicopter on Wednesday which resulted in the loss of several lives, including the Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.

"We extend our deepest condolences to the Government and the people of the Republic of Ghana during this time of national mourning. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and all those affected...