Mallikarjun Kharge demands high-level probe into Air India plane crash

Kalaburagi: Expressing shock and grief over the horrific Air India plane crash on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said there are reports that some passengers were in a hurry to leave for England and exerted pressure on crew for an early take-off and hence, the incident should be investigated by a sitting or retired Supreme Court judge. 

Kharge said that the plane crashed into the ground within a few minutes of taking off and demanded a high-level probe into the mishap. “Was there a technical fault in this? Did the pilot make a mistake? Was there pressure from the passengers? Was there any negligence on the part of anyone? The government should order an investigation by a sitting or retired Supreme Court judge to look into all these aspects, he said.

Expressing condolences for the deceased passengers, he said that the central government should bear the responsibility for it and those injured in the tragedy should be given proper treatment. 

He took to X account to express his condolences to families of those who died in the crash and urged party workers to provide all support to the victims and their loved ones.

“Absolutely shocked to know about the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat where several passengers and crew members were on board. It’s heart-wrenching to see the horrific visuals. Our heartfelt sympathies, thoughts and prayers with the families of the passengers, pilot and the crew,” he said in a post on X.