Press Release

PRESS RELEASE RAJ BHAVAN

Information & Public Relations Department

Date: 12-Jun-2025
SKM/GOV/PR/2025
PRESS RELEASE
RAJ BHAVAN
DATE - 12.06.2025
The Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim, Shri Om Prakash, expressed deep sorrow following the crash of an Air India flight in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
The flight, AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick was carrying 242 passengers and crew members and crashed shortly after take-off this afternoon.
The Hon’ble Governor said, " Shocked and devastated upon learning of the tragedy. I am deeply saddened by this catastrophic accident. On behalf of the people of Sikkim, I extend my deepest condolences to the friends and family of those who died in this accident. My thoughts and prayers are with all those on board and their families. We stand in solidarity with the nation and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured,"