Families mark a year of Air India crash with vigils and prayers

Families of victims from the Air India Flight 171 crash are holding vigils to mark the first anniversary of the disaster that killed 260 people. While the investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing, officials have pledged a thorough and professional inquiry.
Why it matters
The tragedy remains a significant event in aviation history, and the ongoing investigation is critical for ensuring future flight safety and providing closure to the victims' families.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Zoya Mateen and Cherylann Mollan Roxy Gagdekar Chhara Akash Patni, 12, was among those killed on the ground when the plane fell from the sky Families of the people killed in the Air India plane crash are holding vigils and prayer meeting to mark a year since one of the country s deadliest aviation disasters.
The reporting is empathetic but maintains a neutral, factual tone regarding the investigation status.
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