New Delhi: In the wake of the tragic crash involving Air India Flight AI171, Chairman N. Chandrasekaran has officially confirmed the incident and expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families.

“With profound sorrow, I confirm that Air India Flight 171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in a tragic accident today,” said Chandrasekaran in a solemn statement. “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of all those affected by this devastating event.”

Calling the moment one of deep mourning, he emphasized that Air India’s foremost priority is to stand by those impacted. “At this moment, our primary focus is on supporting all the affected people and their families. We are mobilizing all our resources to assist emergency teams at the crash site and to extend every form of care and relief to those in distress,” the chairman added.

To streamline support efforts, Air India has activated an emergency response centre and established dedicated support teams to assist families searching for information about passengers. Chandrasekaran assured that verified updates will be released regularly as the situation develops and more facts become available.

This message of solidarity and sorrow from Air India’s top leadership comes as the country reels from one of the gravest aviation incidents in recent times, with the focus now shifting to rescue efforts and the urgent need for answers.