Muslim Personal Law Board condoles victims of Ahmedabad Plane Crash, demands strict probe
New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has expressed sorrow over the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed the lives of nearly all 242 passengers and crew members on board. The flight, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was en route to London when it crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12.
In an official statement issued on Friday, the Board's President, Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani, conveyed condolences to the families of the victims. "We share in your sorrow and pray that the Almighty grants you patience and strength in this time of immense grief," he said.
Calling the incident unfortunate, Maulana Rahmani urged the Gujarat government and Air India authorities to ensure complete care and support for those injured in the crash. He also stressed the need for stringent aircraft maintenance practices to avoid such tragedies.
“This tragedy, which occurred moments after takeoff, raises serious questions about the upkeep of aircraft. Planes must not be operated beyond their prescribed service period. Even minor negligence in maintenance can lead to catastrophic outcomes,” he said.
The Board has demanded a thorough and transparent investigation into the crash to ascertain the exact cause. “If any negligence is found on the part of Air India, the Airport Authority of India, or the maintenance team, strict action must be taken. Accountability is necessary to prevent similar disasters in the future,” the statement added.
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MediaOne TV Facebook page restored after block linked to ‘government request’
Kochi: The official Facebook page of Malayalam news channel MediaOne TV has been restored after being blocked without prior notice, the broadcaster said on Wednesday.
The channel was quoted by Maktoob as saying that the restriction was lifted automatically, with Meta Platforms informing it that the action had been taken following a “government request” which has now expired or been reversed.
The development came shortly after the channel approached the Kerala High Court challenging the blocking of its page, terming it arbitrary and in violation of legal provisions and judicial precedents. The High Court had issued notice to Meta via email hours before the restriction was withdrawn.
In its petition, the channel said access to its Facebook page had been restricted for users in India without citing any specific content or alleged violation. It contended that while individual posts may be taken down under applicable a rule, blocking an entire page goes beyond the scope of such measures.
The incident followed an earlier action taken against the channel in 2022, when the Ministry of Information and transmitting prohibited it from transmitting. It cited national security concerns regarding the Ministry of Home Affairs' refusal of security clearance.
The Supreme Court of India in April 2023 set aside the ban, observing that national security claims cannot be made without substantive basis and that criticism of government policies does not render a media outlet anti-national.
