Air India Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Campbell Wilson, on Thursday, expressed deep sorrow over the Ahmedabad plane crash and said the airline owes it to the affected families to share "accurate and timely information" rather than speculation.
Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, who was among the 242 passengers on board the crashed Air India flight bound to London died in the plane crash. Speaking to reporters, Gujarat BJP Chief CR Patil confirmed his demise.
The Tata Group on Thursday announced that it would provide a compensation of Rs 1 crore to the families of each person who lost their life in a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad earlier in the day. The group further said it would cover the medical expenses of those injured in the incident.