😱 Air India Dreamliner Tragedy in Ahmedabad – Govt Sets Panel, Demands Justice & Safety!
- MediaFx
- Jun 14
- 2 min read
TL;DR:A Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Flight AI‑171) crashed near Ahmedabad's BJ Medical College on June 12, 2025, killing 241 passengers, plus 24+ people on the ground, with only one survivor. The Centre formed a high‑level probe panel headed by the Home Secretary, which must submit its findings in three months. Emergency operations continue, black boxes recovered, and govt & PM Modi are under fire to ensure safety and fair compensation from a working‑class viewpoint. ✊
🧩 What Happened?
On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight AI‑171, a Boeing 787‑8 from Ahmedabad to London, crashed just 30–33 seconds after takeoff, hitting the students’ hostel at BJ Medical College in Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad.
242 were onboard (230 passengers, 12 crew); 241 died, one—Vishwash Kumar Ramesh—survived.
At least 24+ victims on the ground died, over 60 injured.
🚨 Rescue & Response
NDRF, NSG, Army, CISF teams rushed in; over 130 municipal engineers and hundreds of rescue personnel worked round‑the‑clock clearing rubble and attending injured.
A help desk & helpline at Ahmedabad Airport supports families.
Airport ops resumed, with DGCA offices open Saturday as probe coordination continues.
🧰 Investigation Underway
Black boxes (FDR & CVR) recovered—one from the hostel rooftop.
DGCA has grounded Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet temporarily for inspections.
Investigators are examining engine, flap, landing gear issues with assistance from US FAA/NTSB, UK AAIB, Boeing & GE Aerospace.
🏛 High‑Level Probe Panel
Govt formed a multi‑disciplinary committee, led by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, to submit its report within 3 months. It’ll review SOPs, coordination, emergency response, and recommend reforms.
Members include central & state officials, intelligence, forensic experts, and aviation specialists.
🧑🏽💼 Political & Corporate Reactions
PM Modi visited crash site on June 13, calling it “deeply saddening,” and met survivors and bereaved families.
Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed the horrific blaze and compensation plans of ₹1 crore per victim.
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson was on the ground, offering full cooperation, caregiving teams, and assistance centers in key cities.
✊ MediaFx Opinion
This disaster isn’t just a tragedy—it’s a warning. Working‑class families have lost breadwinners, students harmed by careless oversight. Only a strong probe with systemic safety reforms, transparent SOPs, and real compensation, plus workers’ right to safe travel, can offer justice. Peace and equality demand we hold the powerful accountable and protect the people. 💪
🤝 Voice Your Thoughts!
Share your opinions in the comments—what should the gov’t prioritize in the panel’s report? Safety tech, stronger regulations, airline accountability, or victim support?
