Mumbai, June 13 -- Hours after the tragic plane crash, Tata Group announced Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of each victim. "We are deeply anguished by the tragic event involving Air India Flight 171. No words can adequately express the grief we feel at this moment," said Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said in a statement. "Tata Group will provide Rs 1 crore to the families of each person who has lost their life in this tragedy."
In addition to the compensation, the group has pledged to bear the full medical expenses of all those injured in the crash. The company will also extend support towards rebuilding the doctors' hostel at BJ Medical College, which was severely damaged in the accident. The aircraft had crashed into the ...