Minister Rejects Italian Media Report on Air India Crash, Urges Faith in Indian Agencies

• Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol rejected an Italian media report on the Air India crash investigation, stating the probe is ongoing.
• The Italian report claimed Indian investigators would conclude a pilot intentionally shut off fuel controls, causing the crash.
• Mohol emphasized trusting Indian investigation agencies over external reports, awaiting the final official report.
• The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) confirmed the investigation into Air India Flight AI-171 is still in progress and no final conclusions have been reached.
• The crash on June 12, 2025, in Ahmedabad killed 260 people, making it one of India's deadliest air accidents.