Amit Shah Inspects Ahmedabad Plane Crash Site with Gujarat CM
India witnessed a devastating air disaster on Friday, as an Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, leaving many people injured and several feared dead. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, visited the crash site to pay his respects to the victims and assess the situation.
Shah was accompanied by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol, and Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi. The Union Home Minister expressed his deep condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Gujarat, stating that he was “pained beyond words” after learning about the tragic incident.
“I am pained beyond words after knowing about the Air India plane crash incident. My heart goes out to the families of the victims and the people of Gujarat,” Shah said, as quoted by news agency X.
The Air India plane, which was flying from Dubai to Ahmedabad, crashed in the Sabarmati River on Friday morning, causing widespread destruction and chaos. The rescue efforts are ongoing, with multiple agencies and emergency services working tirelessly to locate and evacuate those trapped in the wreckage.
The cause of the crash is yet to be determined, and an investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Indian government has launched a probe into the matter, with the help of international experts and officials.
Shah’s visit to the crash site was a gesture of solidarity with the people of Gujarat, who are grappling with the aftermath of this tragic incident. The Union Home Minister’s presence also sent a strong message of support and reassurance to the victims’ families, who are waiting anxiously for news about their loved ones.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who was also present at the crash site, expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and praised the bravery and quick response of the emergency services and rescue teams. “We are doing everything possible to help the families of the victims and to ensure that those affected by the incident receive the best possible care and support,” Patel said.
The Indian government has announced a compensation package for the families of the victims, which includes a one-time ex-gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh (approximately USD 13,000) and a job guarantee to one member of each affected family.
As the investigation into the crash continues, the people of India are coming together to offer support and solidarity to those affected by this tragic incident. The nation is deeply saddened by the loss of life and the destruction caused by the crash, and is offering its condolences to the families of the victims.
News Source: https://x.com/ANI/status/1933162840749453537
