NEW DELHI: Two days after Air India flight AIC 171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board, the civil aviation ministry has launched a sweeping investigation led by the Union home secretary. Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu confirmed that DNA testing is underway to identify victims, as the government rushes to support grieving families and tighten safety checks across the country’s Boeing 787 fleet.“The last two days have been very difficult. The accident near Ahmedabad airport has shaken the entire nation,” Kinjarapu said in an emotional address. “It is heart-wrenching to see the stories of those who lost their lives. My deepest condolences to the families. We are doing everything in our capacity to assist them.”Crash timeline and technical detailsBlack box and investigationSafety review and Boeing 787 scrutinyDNA testing and victim identificationAirport operations and responseHigh-level committee constituted for parallel probeA second investigation panel has been set up to go beyond technical causes and examine all theories and safety aspects.The committee has been given a three-month deadline to submit a comprehensive report, including consultation with experts and stakeholders.On-ground response and minister's statementAircraft history and operational notes“This is not just a tragedy for the families; it is a moment of reckoning for the entire aviation ecosystem,” the minister said.