Around 150 families who lost loved ones in the Air India Flight AI-171 disaster have requested police assistance for a remembrance gathering at the crash site in Ahmedabad’s Meghani Nagar on June 12, the first anniversary of the tragedy that claimed 260 lives.
The families plan to hold a memorial program at the site where the London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad last year. The event will include a period of silence, a candlelight prayer, and tributes to the victims.
In a letter dated June 8, Kuldip Ishrani, on behalf of the bereaved families, sought support for the peaceful and respectful remembrance event. They asked for assistance with crowd management, traffic control, safety arrangements, and the smooth conduct of the gathering.
The families assured authorities that they would cooperate fully with instructions issued by the police and other government agencies. However, access to the crash site remains restricted due to the ongoing investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
“I have just spoken with the Meghani Nagar Police Inspector. He informed me that the crash site is currently under investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. Therefore, the police are unable to grant any permission related to access to the crash site,” Ishrani mentioned.
