š± Air India Dreamliner Tragedy in Ahmedabad ā Govt Sets Panel, Demands Justice & Safety!
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- Jun 14, 2025
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TL;DR:A Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Flight AIā171) crashed near Ahmedabad's BJ Medical College on JuneāÆ12,āÆ2025, killing 241 passengers, plus 24+ people on the ground, with only one survivor. The Centre formed a highālevel 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 workingāclass viewpoint. ā

š§© What Happened?
On JuneāÆ12, 2025, Air India Flight AIā171, a Boeing 787ā8Ā from Ahmedabad to London, crashed just 30ā33 seconds after takeoff, hitting the studentsā hostel at BJ Medical CollegeĀ in Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad.
242Ā were onboard (230 passengers, 12 crew); 241Ā died, oneāVishwash Kumar Rameshāsurvived.
At least 24+ victims on the groundĀ died, over 60 injured.
šØ Rescue & Response
NDRF, NSG, Army, CISFĀ teams rushed in; over 130 municipal engineersĀ and hundreds of rescue personnel worked roundātheāclock clearing rubble and attending injured.Ā
A help desk & helplineĀ at Ahmedabad Airport supports families.Ā
Airport ops resumed, with DGCA offices open Saturday as probe coordination continues.
š§° Investigation Underway
Black boxes (FDR & CVR)Ā recoveredāone from the hostel rooftop.Ā
DGCAĀ has grounded Air Indiaās Boeing 787 fleet temporarily for inspections.Ā
Investigators are examining engine, flap, landing gearĀ issues with assistance from US FAA/NTSB, UK AAIB, Boeing & GE Aerospace.
š HighāLevel Probe Panel
Govt formed a multiādisciplinary committee, led by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, to submit its report within 3 months. Itāll review SOPs, coordination, emergency response, and recommend reforms.
Members include central & state officials, intelligence, forensic experts, and aviation specialists.
š§š½āš¼ Political & Corporate Reactions
PM ModiĀ visited crash site on JuneāÆ13, calling it ādeeply saddening,ā and met survivors and bereaved families.
Home Minister Amit ShahĀ confirmed the horrific blaze and compensation plans of ā¹1 crore per victim.Ā
Air India CEO Campbell WilsonĀ was on the ground, offering full cooperation, caregiving teams, and assistance centers in key cities.
ā MediaFx Opinion
This disaster isnāt just a tragedyāitās a warning. Workingāclass families have lost breadwinners, students harmed by careless oversight. Only a strong probe with systemic safety reforms, transparent SOPs, and real compensation, plus workersā right to safe travel, can offer justice. Peace and equality demand we hold the powerful accountable and protect the people. šŖ
š¤ Voice Your Thoughts!
Share your opinions in the commentsāwhat should the govāt prioritize in the panelās report? Safety tech, stronger regulations, airline accountability, or victim support?













































