Urgent Aviation Security Review Following Air India Crash
A high-level meeting led by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan will convene on June 17 to address aviation security after the recent Air India crash. Attendees include top officials and safety agencies assessing protocols post-crash investigation. Progress includes DNA matching for victim identification.
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In response to the recent tragic Air India crash, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan is set to chair an urgent meeting on civil aviation security on June 17. This high-stakes conference will see the attendance of key figures, such as the Civil Aviation Secretary and representatives from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, and the Gujarat government. Together, they will review current safety protocols and deliberate on amendments needed across the aviation sector.
The immediate aftermath of the crash has drawn significant scrutiny. A team from Boeing, accompanied by officials from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), inspected the crash site in Ahmedabad earlier today. Their mission is to uncover the factors that precipitated the devastating accident on June 12.
The ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London, crashed shortly after departing Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, resulting in the deaths of 241 individuals, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. An expert from the UK also visited the site, noting the visible devastation.
In a related update, authorities at Ahmedabad's Civil Hospital are working tirelessly to identify victims through DNA matching. Dr. Rajnish Patel confirmed that out of 92 DNA matches, 87 individuals were identified due to some duplication. To date, 47 bodies have been sent to various districts across the region, providing a semblance of closure to the affected families.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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