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TV personality Narinder Kaur, 52, known from Good Morning Britain, expressed profound sorrow today regarding the Air India plane crash that occurred earlier, Thursday, June 12. Kaur, a British Indian celebrity, also had a court appearance with Laurence Fox today. She shared a somber message regarding the aviation tragedy on X.
Air India Plane Crash: Narinder Kaur’s Heartbreak
Kaur conveyed her condolences via X, formerly Twitter:
“Dreadful news. A complete calamity! My thoughts are with the devastated families…I can barely imagine.. Deepest sympathies to each and every one.”
Details of the Air India Tragedy
The catastrophic incident unfolded when the flight, en route to Gatwick with an expected arrival time of 18:25, issued a distress signal to air traffic control before plummeting into a residential zone named Meghani Nagar. Video evidence depicts the aircraft vanishing from view, followed by a massive explosion.
Initial reports indicated no survivors among the passengers and crew. However, confirmation has since emerged that one individual survived. The airline reported that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner departed from Ahmedabad Airport, carrying 242 individuals:
- 169 Indian citizens
- 53 British citizens
- One Canadian citizen
- Seven Portuguese citizens
- 217 adults
- 11 children
Public Reaction to the Air India Disaster
Narinder Kaur’s social media post resonated with many X users, who promptly voiced their dismay concerning the disaster. One user commented, “For once, we are in complete agreement. Such a terrible tragedy.” Another wrote, “This is truly heartbreaking.” A further comment stated, “It’s utterly horrendous, my thoughts are with all the affected families and friends, awaiting their loved ones’ arrival, now facing this situation.” A fourth user added, “Prayers for the victims, their families, and all those impacted.”
Laurence Fox Court Appearance and Allegations
Earlier that same day, the 52-year-old Kaur attended Woolwich Crown Court for a hearing involving Laurence Fox, who is scheduled for trial following accusations of posting an explicit image of her online. The 46-year-old Fox is accused of reposting a photograph on his X account in April 2024 that allegedly depicted Kaur in an intimate state.
Legal Proceedings Against Laurence Fox
The complaint was filed with the police by Kaur, who described feeling “violated, humiliated, and degraded.” Fox is facing the following charges:
- Sharing an intimate image of a person with the intent to cause distress, alarm, or humiliation.
- Sending an explicit image to cause comparable harm.
Further Court Details
Narinder Kaur, having bravely chosen to waive her anonymity, attended the hearing accompanied by a friend. Laurence Fox has not yet entered a plea. Judge Philip Shorrock has scheduled a provisional trial date for December 6, 2027, with an estimated duration of four days. Fox is expected to enter his pleas on November 14. The judge pronounced that “The defendant’s bail will remain effective under the condition that he refrains from seeking or making contact with the complainant in this case.”
Upskirting Laws and Potential Penalties
Upskirting, the act of taking pictures beneath a person’s clothing without their consent, was legally defined as a crime in 2019. A conviction could result in a maximum sentence of two years imprisonment and potential inclusion on the sex offenders register.