The families of those killed in the Air India Flight 171 crash are demanding a full UK public inquiry, accusing both the Indian and British governments of dragging their feet. The disaster, which claimed 159 lives, remains a source of deep anguish for relatives who say they are being denied answers. “We have been left in the dark for too long,” said a spokesperson for the families.
“This is not just about justice, it is about basic human decency.” The demand comes amid a row over who should lead the investigation, with the UK government insisting that India has primary responsibility while Indian officials point to international protocols. For the families, stuck in the middle of a bureaucratic tug-of-war, the wait has been agonising.
They argue that a UK inquiry would have more independence and resources to uncover the truth about what caused the plane to go down. Critics say the dispute reflects a wider pattern of state negligence when it comes to aviation disasters. “Every day that passes, the pain deepens,” said one relative.
“We want a proper inquiry, not political point-scoring.
