On Friday, June 13, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a high-level review with senior Gujarat officials following his visit to the site of the devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad. The meeting was held at the GujSail building, situated near the city’s airport.
Before the briefing, the Prime Minister personally visited the wreckage site and later met with survivors and medical teams at the city civil hospital. The fatal crash, which occurred on Thursday, resulted in the death of 265 people, including prominent political figure and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
The Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner (flight AI 171), carrying 242 passengers, crashed moments after takeoff, striking a medical college campus in the Meghaninagar area. Authorities are investigating the incident, with a focus on mechanical failure or possible bird strike scenarios.
During the review, PM Modi was given a detailed account of the crash timeline and the swift response by emergency and rescue personnel. He issued directives to ensure continued support for affected families and expedited identification and relief procedures. Also in attendance were Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Paatil, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, and other senior state officials.
Expressing grief, Modi posted on X: “We are all devastated by the air tragedy in Ahmedabad. The loss of so many lives in such a sudden and heart-breaking manner is beyond words. Condolences to all the bereaved families. We understand their pain and also know that the void left behind will be felt for years to come. Om Shanti.”
The tragedy has sent shockwaves across the nation, prompting condolences and support from both political leaders and citizens. The government is expected to announce additional compensation packages and initiate a full inquiry into the incident through the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.
India’s aviation sector, especially its safety protocols for long-haul international flights, will now come under renewed scrutiny as officials work to understand how this tragedy unfolded.
Modi Reviews Ahmedabad Crash Response With Officials
By Nupur Rohila
Nupur Rohila
Love, nature, women's empowerment, and social issues make up the bulk of Nupur's writing topics. She earned a Master of Arts in Ancient History and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Delhi University before she began writing. It just so happens that Nupur also aced the Junior Research Fellowship exam for history. At present, Neha is working as a freelance content writer.
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