Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken stock of the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad and instructed Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to rush to the site to oversee rescue and relief efforts.

Speaking to both ministers, PM Modi emphasised the need for immediate and full assistance to those affected and requested regular updates on the situation. The Office of Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed that all relevant agencies have been put on high alert, and coordinated emergency response efforts are underway. The Prime Minister has also asked to be kept regularly updated on the evolving situation. Meanwhile, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has dispatched a team to Ahmedabad for a detailed probe. The Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed in Meghaninagar minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, with 242 people onboard.