New Delhi, June 21 -- Aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Saturday, June 21, directed Air India to terminate three of its employees following recent safety lapses. The issue concerning safety lapses and the termination of the Air India employees comes days after a London-bound Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, claiming 270 lives.

Instructing the airlines to undertake internal disciplinary proceedings against three officials, DGCA directed Air India to remove them from all roles and responsibilities related to crew scheduling and rostering. The report on steps taken against three officials "responsible for operational lapses" needs to be submitted within 10 days.

Air India spokesperson con...