Jammu, June 13 -- Yesterday's tragic crash of the London-bound Air India flight 787 has left the nation in shock and mourning. The loss of innocent lives, dreams cut short mid-air, and families shattered forever, demand not only our grief but also serious introspection. Investigations are going on. If technical snag was a key cause of the crash, it raises an urgent and troubling question: Who was responsible for certifying the aircraft as airworthy?
Airlines operate on trust. Passengers board flights with the implicit belief that every protocol has been followed, every technical check completed, and every safety standard met. They are required to submit declarations, comply with stringent baggage rules, undergo security screening, and foll...