Mukesh Ambani Expresses Grief Over Air India Crash in Ahmedabad
- Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani expressed deep sorrow over the Air India crash in Ahmedabad and assured full support for relief efforts.
- The London-bound Air India Boeing 787 crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 241 of 242 onboard and several on the ground.
- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched a probe; black box recovery is in progress to determine the cause.
In the wake of one of India's deadliest aviation disasters, Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh D Ambani has expressed deep sorrow and pledged unwavering support to relief efforts following the tragic crash of an Air India flight in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
In an official statement, Ambani, along with his wife Nita Ambani and the Reliance family, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. “We are deeply pained and anguished by the grave loss of life caused by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad,” the statement read. “We extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this tragic incident”.
Ambani assured that Reliance stands ready to assist in every possible way. “In this hour of grief, Reliance extends its full and unwavering support to the ongoing relief efforts. We pray that all those impacted find the strength and solace to cope with their unimaginable loss. Om Shanti,” the statement added.
The crash occurred minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, as the London-bound Boeing 787 aircraft plummeted into the Meghani Nagar area, a densely populated neighbourhood near the airport. The disaster killed 241 of the 242 people on board, and several students in a medical college hostel that was struck by the aircraft.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hails from Gujarat, visited the crash site on Friday, offering condolences and reviewing rescue operations. Officials confirmed that many victims' bodies were charred beyond recognition due to the intense fire sparked by the crash.
As of Friday morning, the cause of the crash remains unknown. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has taken charge of the probe in accordance with international aviation safety protocols. Teams are still searching through the wreckage for the flight data and cockpit voice recorders, crucial to understanding what went wrong.
Black smoke continued to rise from the crash site, leaving the city of Ahmedabad in mourning.
