New Delhi, June 13 -- CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat on Friday extended condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives in the Air India 171 plane crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad a day ago and said that such incidents raised many questions.

Expressing shock over the incident, the CPI (MI) leader said, " It really most horrifying and tragic incident and large number of people have died... I believe the entire country mourns for the victims of the crash. We extend our condolences to the families of those who died and wish a speedy recovery to those who were severely injured."

She further stated that an investigation should be held into the matter so that such tragedies can be avoided in future.

Karat stated, "Certainly, many ...