India, June 12 -- Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu expressed deep shock and concern over an Air India flight crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Thursday, calling the incident "devastating" and assuring that immediate rescue and relief operations are underway.

The aviation minister said he is personally monitoring the situation.

"Shocked and devastated to learn about the flight crash in Ahmedabad. We are on highest alert. I am personally monitoring the situation and have directed all aviation and emergency response agencies to take swift and coordinated action. Rescue teams have been mobilised, and all efforts are being made to ensure medical aid and relief support are being rushed to the site. My thoughts and prayers...