Air India aircraft crash: Gautam Adani expresses grief over Ahmedabad tragedy, assures assist to authorities and households

Air India aircraft crash: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani group, expressed sorrow following the crash of Air India flight AI 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad, which occurred shortly after takeoff at 1:39 pm on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

In a submit on the social media platform X, Adani wrote, “We’re shocked and deeply saddened by the tragedy of Air India Flight 171. Our hearts exit to the households who’ve suffered an unimaginable loss.

He additional assured help and assist to the authorities and affected households.

“We’re working intently with all authorities and increasing full assist to the households on the bottom.”

Air India aircraft crash

Air India flight AI 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed right into a residential space close to Sardar Vallabhai Patel Worldwide Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12 2025, after taking off at 1:38 PM, DGCA knowledgeable. The airport is operated by Adani Group.

The flight was headed from Ahmedabad to Gatwick. With 242 folks on board, together with two pilots and 10 cabin crew members, the Air India aircraft crashed instantly after takeoff, the DGCA stated in an announcement.

PM Modi expresses condolences

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his sorrow concerning the incident. In a submit on X, he wrote, “The tragedy in Ahmedabad has shocked and saddened us. It’s heartbreaking past phrases. On this unhappy hour, my ideas are with everybody affected by it. Have been in contact with Ministers and authorities who’re working to help these affected.”

Amit Shah to go to Ahmedabad

House Minister Amit Shah rushed to Ahmedabad to evaluate the scenario, ANI reported. Beforehand, the Union Minister knowledgeable that he spoke to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and knowledgeable that rescue operations are at the moment underway.

“Pained past phrases by the tragic aircraft crash in Ahmedabad. Catastrophe response forces have been rapidly rushed to the crash website. Spoke with the Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, House Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi, and Commissioner of Police Ahmedabad to evaluate the scenario,” Amit Shah posted on X.