Harpal Randhawa was the founder of $4 billion private equity firm GEM Holdings. He has a gold, diamond and coal mining business in Zimbabwe. According to his LinkedIn profile, Randhawa has served as the chairman of Gem Group for 30 years since its formation in July 1993.
Indian mining businessman Harpal Randhawa and his son died in a plane crash. There were other people riding with him. No one could survive after the accident. His private plane crashed near a diamond mine in south-western Zimbabwe due to a technical fault.
Randhawa was the owner of Riozim, which along with producing gold and coal, also refined nickel and copper. The plane that crashed was also owned by Riozim and was flying from Harare to Murova.
The plane had developed a technical fault before it crashed into Peter Farm in the Zwamahande area. Due to which the plane probably crashed in the air. Confirming the accident, a statement from RIOZIM said, “The white and red Jacam aircraft owned by Murowa Diamond Company (RIOZIM) took off from Harare for the mine at 6am and crashed about 6km from Mashawa .
Who is Harpal Randhawa?
60-year-old Randhawa was the founder of $4 billion private equity firm GEM Holdings. He has a gold, diamond and coal mining business in Zimbabwe. According to his LinkedIn profile, Randhawa has served as the chairman of Gem Group for 30 years since its formation in July 1993. Additionally, he was a partner at Saber Capital Worldwide for 12 years and a senior advisor at real estate firm Safnad for three years.
Randhawa completed his education from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the University of London. According to reports, he was planning his next business venture. His wife's name has not been revealed yet. The billionaire's 22-year-old son Amer Kabir Singh Randhawa, a trained pilot, also died in a tragic accident on Friday. The police have not yet released the names of other deceased passengers.
People expressed their condolences
Although the names of the dead passengers are still unknown, journalist and filmmaker Hopewell Chin'ono, who was a friend of Randhawa, confirmed the death of Randhawa and his son. Social Media App His son also died in the accident.
He said that my condolences are with his wife, family, friends and the Riozim community. The Riozim company secretary said a full statement would be issued. I am not in a position to address the media right now. However, we will issue a statement as soon as possible. Many people have expressed grief and condolences on the death of Randhawa on social media. Meanwhile, the local community and law enforcement agencies are working together to manage the aftermath of the plane crash.
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