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Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal expressed condolences for the victims of the Air India Flight 171 crash near Ahmedabad. The Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed into a residential building, killing 241 people with only one survivor. The government has formed a high-level committee to investigate the causes and suggest preventive measures. The panel, led by the Home Secretary, will submit its findings within three months.

Key Points: Arjun Ram Meghwal Condoles Air India Flight 171 Ahmedabad Crash

  • 241 dead in Air India Boeing 787-8 Ahmedabad crash
  • Sole survivor is British-Indian national
  • High-level committee to investigate crash causes
  • Panel to submit report within 3 months
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Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal expresses condolences over AI-171 plane crash

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal expresses grief over AI-171 crash that killed 241, as govt forms high-level probe committee.

"I have expressed my deep condolences to all those who lost their lives in Air India Plane Crash – Arjun Ram Meghwal"

New Delhi, June 14

Union Minister of Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, on Saturday, expressed condolences following the tragic crash of an Air India flight 171 that claimed 241 lives including crew members.

Speaking to media persons, Arjun Ram Meghwal said, "I am here for a conference. I have expressed my deep condolences to all those who lost their lives in Air India Plane Crash..."

A total of 241 people onboard the Boeing 787-8, Air India flight 171, including 12 crew members, have died in the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash.

The passenger plane crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Gujarat's Ahmedabad into a resident doctors' hostel building shortly after take-off on Thursday. Miraculously, one person has survived the deadly crash, the airline authorities said, adding that the survivor was a British national of Indian origin.

Meanwhile, the government has constituted a high-level multi-disciplinary committee to examine the causes of the crash of the flight.

"A High-Level Multi-disciplinary Committee is constituted for examining the causes leading to the crash of the Air India Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick Airport (London) on June 12, 2025. The Committee will examine the existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines issued to prevent and handle such occurrences and suggest comprehensive guidelines for dealing with such instances in the future," an order issued by the Civil Aviation Ministry read.

The committee will have access to all records, including, among others, flight data, cockpit voice recorders, aircraft maintenance records, the ATC Log, and witness testimonies, and will publish its report within three months.

The committee, headed by the Home Secretary, includes representatives from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Indian Air Force, and aviation experts.

The committee will assess the emergency response of the various stakeholders, including rescue operations and coordination among them. It will also suggest policy changes, operational improvements and training enhancements required to prevent such occurrences and handle post-crash incident situations.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Such a heartbreaking tragedy 😢 My prayers are with all the families who lost their loved ones. The government should ensure strictest safety audits for all airlines operating in India. We can't afford such incidents repeating.
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Priya M.
The fact that only one person survived is chilling. Kudos to the rescue teams who worked in such difficult conditions. Hope the investigation committee leaves no stone unturned in finding the root cause.
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Amit S.
While the minister's condolences are appreciated, we need more than words. India's aviation safety standards must match global benchmarks. The committee should include international experts for unbiased findings.
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Sunita R.
That poor survivor must be traumatized beyond imagination. Hope Air India provides proper counseling and support. Also wondering why the plane crashed into a hostel - was the flight path properly planned?
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Vikram J.
This is India's worst aviation disaster in years. The committee must investigate maintenance records thoroughly. Many airlines cut corners to save costs - this cannot be allowed when lives are at stake.
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Neha P.
Heart goes out to all affected families 🙏 The silver lining is that the government acted quickly to form the investigation committee. Hope they implement the recommendations properly this time, unlike previous incidents where reports just gathered dust.

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