Air India Faces Scrutiny After Tragic Crash Leads to Employee Dismissals

Air India is facing serious scrutiny following a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad that resulted in the loss of 270 lives. The aviation regulator has ordered the dismissal of three employees due to safety violations linked to the incident. The crash, which involved a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, has raised significant concerns about aviation safety in India. Authorities are working on identifying the victims, many of whom were severely burned, complicating the identification process. This incident has sparked discussions about the need for stricter safety measures in the aviation sector. Read on to learn more about the implications of this tragedy.
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Air India Faces Scrutiny After Tragic Crash Leads to Employee Dismissals

Air India Under Investigation Following Fatal Incident

India's aviation regulatory authority has mandated Air India to terminate three employees due to serious safety violations, raising significant concerns. This decision comes shortly after a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad that claimed the lives of 270 individuals. On June 12, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operated by Air India crashed shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, landing in the BJ Medical College hostel area of Meghani Nagar, Gujarat.


Out of the 242 passengers aboard, 241 lost their lives, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Additionally, several fatalities occurred on the ground. Authorities are currently conducting DNA matching to identify the victims, as many bodies were so severely burned that identification is challenging. Gujarat's government spokesperson and health minister, Rushikesh Patel, stated, "So far, 220 DNA samples have been matched, and relatives of the victims have been contacted. The remains of 202 victims have been handed over to their families, and the identification process is ongoing."


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