. Even as questions swirl around the investigation into the AI 171 crash on June 12, 2025, family members of some victims are also criticising its handling of the tragedy.Radhika Mishra, daughter of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, who was among the 260 people killed in the crash, has alleged that Air India is asking relatives to “sign full and final settlement documents before the official investigation has concluded and before the facts surrounding the accident have been fully established.” AI has denied the charge.Air India: Absolutely no pressure, deadline to accept our offerRadhika Mishra, the London-based daughter of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, has in a mail to Tata Group and AI chairman N Chandrasekaran said a document being circulated by the airline “requires families to permanently waive present and future claims before all facts are known…. We deserve more than compensation… We deserve answers… above all, we deserve closure.”In its response to Mishra, which was seen by TOI, AI said, “There is absolutely no deadline or pressure on any family or individual to accept our offer within a set timeframe… Families are free to wait until the investigation report has been released, as some have chosen to do… investigation is (being) independently conducted by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, and therefore AI is not aware of when the report will be released. In light of the numerous requests we received, and conscious of our own obligations, we felt it would not be fair to families who wish to proceed with final compensation if we were to put the process on hold indefinitely.”Rupani was flying AI 171 from Ahmedabad to meet his daughter when the Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed seconds after take off, killing 241 of 242 people on board and 19 others in student hostels of the B J Medical College where it had fatally plunged.Asking why “there is an effort to obtain final releases before the truth is known,” Mishra, a CA who lives in London, requested Tata Sons and AI to “clarify whether families can receive support without sacrificing future legal rights; reconsider the use of broad release and indemnity provisions before completion of all investigations; ensure no family feels pressured to choose between immediate financial support and the pursuit of truth.”Read the latest news on the go. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia’s Nuclear Posture Shifts As SIPRI Flags Deployment Of 12 Warheads | WatchCongress Alleges EC Blocked Delegation Amid Meenakshi Natarajan Rajya Sabha Nomination Row | WatchCongress Candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha Nomination Rejected In MPCID Searches TMC Offices In Kolkata As Abhishek Faces Third Summons In Signature Forgery ProbeHorse-Trading Fears Trigger Congress Move As MP MLAs Fly To Bengaluru Before VotingInside TMC Turmoil: MPs Revolt, Leaders Resign and NDA aims at powerKalyan Banerjee, Kirti Azad Attack TMC Rebels As Party Faces Biggest Split YetWhy The Centre Lifted Lakshadweep’s 47-Year Liquor Ban: ExplainedPoK Unrest Deepens: Protesters Allege Crackdown, Casualties And BlackoutTMC Crisis Deepens As CID Probes Alleged Fake Signatures In LoP Selection Case | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom growing up amid curfews in Kashmir to earning Rs 2.5 lakh a day: When Aly Goni spoke about his struggles and journey in TV IndustryThis bridge in New York once hosted 21 elephants; 5 interesting things to knowTimes ‘Peddi’ star Ram Charan proved to be a family man: ‘I don’t want to miss a single moment with my daughter, Klin’London’s Billionaire Street: 5 most expensive real estate addresses attracting the world’s wealthiest buyers5 brain tumour myths that experts wish people would stop believingLewis Hamilton’s luxury sneaker collection:A look at the F1 star’s footwear obsessionFrom Aamir Khan to Lalit Modi: 10 famous personalities who fell in love with their long-time friendsIndian history and mythology to native language: 6 meaningful ways to connect children with indian heritage5 countries where tipping is considered rudeFrom ‘Om Shanti Om’, ‘Dear Zindagi’ to Yale University: Shah Rukh Khan’s most inspiring quotes that will change your outlook on life123Hot PicksCUET UG 2026 Answer KeyNFL Trade RumorsMamata BanerjeeMathew BarzalSwapnil SrivastavDana WhiteBrock LesnarTom Brady and Gisele Bündchen DivorcePoK ProtestsTop TrendingBAN vs AUS Live ScoreUS Iran warGold Rate TodayFIFA World Cup 2026Driving Licence ValidityChennai TNSTC BusGautam PatelDU Professor Murder CaseVisakhapatnam Steel Plant AccidentCBSE Class 12 re-evaluation
Even as questions swirl around the investigation into the AI 171 crash on June 12, 2025, family members of some victims are also criticising its handling of the tragedy.Radhika Mishra, daughter of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, who was among the 260 people killed in the crash, has alleged that Air India is asking relatives to “sign full and final settlement documents before the official investigation has concluded and before the facts surrounding the accident have been fully established.” AI has denied the charge.
Air India: Absolutely no pressure, deadline to accept our offer
Radhika Mishra, the London-based daughter of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, has in a mail to Tata Group and AI chairman N Chandrasekaran said a document being circulated by the airline “requires families to permanently waive present and future claims before all facts are known…. We deserve more than compensation… We deserve answers… above all, we deserve closure.”In its response to Mishra, which was seen by TOI, AI said, “There is absolutely no deadline or pressure on any family or individual to accept our offer within a set timeframe… Families are free to wait until the investigation report has been released, as some have chosen to do… investigation is (being) independently conducted by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, and therefore AI is not aware of when the report will be released. In light of the numerous requests we received, and conscious of our own obligations, we felt it would not be fair to families who wish to proceed with final compensation if we were to put the process on hold indefinitely.”Rupani was flying AI 171 from Ahmedabad to meet his daughter when the Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed seconds after take off, killing 241 of 242 people on board and 19 others in student hostels of the B J Medical College where it had fatally plunged.Asking why “there is an effort to obtain final releases before the truth is known,” Mishra, a CA who lives in London, requested Tata Sons and AI to “clarify whether families can receive support without sacrificing future legal rights; reconsider the use of broad release and indemnity provisions before completion of all investigations; ensure no family feels pressured to choose between immediate financial support and the pursuit of truth.”
