Intensive Probe Continues in Air India Crash at Ahmedabad Airport

Security agencies have intensified their investigation into the Air India crash at Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Ground handling staff have been extensively questioned, and their phones have been confiscated for analysis, said a senior official.

Officials confirmed that a thorough review is underway, examining all personnel involved in pre-flight inspections. CCTV footage from the airport has been secured to unveil any overlooked details. Authorities are leaving no stone unturned, exploring even the possibility of sabotage as part of a 360-degree investigation.

The crash of Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing Dreamliner 787-8, occurred shortly after its scheduled 1.30 pm take-off on June 12. The plane lost altitude, prompting the pilot to issue a 'mayday' distress signal. Boeing experts are actively participating, after recovering crucial data from the aircraft's black boxes. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is spearheading the probe.

(With inputs from agencies.)