Immense frustration and anger are mounting among the family and friends of victims of the recent Air India crash in Ahmedabad. The agonizing wait under a searing summer heat at the civil hospital is compounding their trauma, exacerbated by a severe lack of communication and information from authorities. Many families, including Rashid Hora, who lost three British national family members from Gloucester, are desperately seeking confirmation on DNA matches and identified bodies. Hora stated, "Victims' families need confirmation, you've taken our DNA and how many have been matched, how many bodies have you identified? Tell us." He expressed concern about decomposed or misidentified bodies, stressing that after more than 48 hours, they had received no information. Similarly, Rafiq Menon has camped for days, seeking the remains of four British family members from London, including a couple and their two young children, five-year-old Zayn and four-year-old Amani, who were visiting for Eid. He pleaded, "It's been over 72 hours now... Tell us if you have them, don't torture us." Families have reported that authorities have barricaded themselves inside, and shockingly, no one from the British High Commission has been present to offer assistance or even contact them.

The process of identifying victims has been painstakingly slow. Families have provided DNA samples, which are being matched, a challenging task given that many bodies were disfigured beyond recognition due to the nature of the crash. Dr. Rajnish Patel, a senior doctor of the B J Medical College, confirmed that the DNA of 11 victims has been matched so far. He explained that the DNA matching process must be done meticulously due to its significant legal and medical implications, preventing it from being rushed. Despite this, the anxious and vulnerable families are pleading for regular communication and timely updates to alleviate their ordeal.

The Air India plane, a fully loaded Boeing Dreamliner bound for London's Gatwick Airport, failed to gain altitude after take-off, plummeting into a residential area and erupting into a ball of fire, incinerating everything in its path. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site, taking stock of the devastating situation. In response to the tragedy, his government's civil aviation ministry is actively looking to overhaul its safety policy. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu stated at a press conference in Delhi that while a strict and robust protocol is always followed, the incident prompted a need for extended surveillance into the Boeing 787 series, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation issuing an order for this.

On Saturday, efforts were made to remove the tail of the aircraft, which was embedded in a building. The cause of the crash remains unknown, and investigators have commenced the long and complex process of determining what went wrong. While these investigations unfold, the immediate concern for the victims' families is closure and dignity. They desperately wish for this harrowing ordeal to end soon, enabling them to say their final goodbyes to their beloved ones.

In a significant gesture of support, the Tata Group has reiterated its commitment to provide financial assistance and cover medical expenses. The conglomerate will provide Rs 1 crore as compensation to the families of each person killed in the AI-171 crash. This commitment extends not only to passengers and crew members but also to doctors and individuals who were on the ground at the time of the crash. Furthermore, Tata Group will bear the full medical expenses for all those injured, ensuring they receive necessary care and support. A Tata Sons spokesperson confirmed this comprehensive aid, emphasizing their commitment to the victims and their families.