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Air India crash: Grieving families say justice remains elusive a year later

One year after the Air India crash, families of victims say they are still waiting for accountability.

Politics desk
NRI HeraldJune 12, 2026
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Air India crash: Grieving families say justice remains elusive a year later

A year after the Air India crash that killed all 158 people on board, grieving families say justice remains out of reach. Relatives have expressed frustration over the lack of progress in investigations and legal proceedings.

The crash occurred on August 7, 2020, when an Air India Express flight from Dubai to Kozhikode skidded off the runway and plunged into a valley. The Boeing 737 was carrying 190 people, of whom 158 died and 32 survived.

Families have criticized the slow pace of the inquiry, with some calling for a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. They have also demanded compensation and support from the airline and authorities.

Air India has stated that it is cooperating with investigations and has provided compensation to victims' families. However, relatives say the process has been inadequate and that they are still seeking answers about what led to the tragedy.

Politics desk · June 12, 2026
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