Air India crash: Exact death toll likely within 2-3 days, says Ahmedabad police commissioner

In the aftermath of the devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Commissioner GS Malik addressed a press conference on Thursday, offering a detailed timeline and critical updates on the rescue, recovery, and ongoing investigation.

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He announced that the exact death toll is expected to be confirmed within the next 2-3 days, pending final DNA verification and forensic analysis.

Addressing the Press conference Commissioner GS Malik Said, The fatal crash occurred at 1:40 PM on June 12, and within just two minutes—by 1:42 PM—Ahmedabad police were alerted. Commissioner Malik stated that Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi and Director General of Police (DGP) Vikas Sahay were immediately informed. Within minutes, senior officers, including the DCP Crime and DCP Zone 4, reached the accident site—even before the Commissioner himself.

He further said, Recognizing the urgency of the situation, a green corridor was swiftly created to ensure uninterrupted access for emergency vehicles. Ambulances and fire brigades from 19 fire stations were allowed to move without delay. Notably, the first ambulance reached the scene within just 3 minutes and 40 seconds, a response time hailed as remarkable under such catastrophic circumstances.