Air India AI-171 crash anniversary: British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron pays solemn tributes to victims in Ahmedabad

On the first anniversary of Air India AI-171, the British High Commissioner paid solemn tributes to the victims in Ahmedabad. Lindy Cameron recalled the scale of the tragedy, noting 260 lives lost, including 52 British nationals, and arriving at the crash site the day after. She expressed condolences to families and praised staff for around-the-clock consular support. Cameron laid floral tributes at Meghaninagar during the memorial visit. Air India has issued interim compensation payments of 25 lakh rupees (about £21,000) to most families, with 96% of the deceased and 94% of ground victims receiving some form of compensation. The airline outlined ongoing relief efforts aligned with the anniversary.