India Today Exclusive: Ram Mohan Naidu On Capt Sabarwal Row, AI-117 RAT & Festive Airfares

In an India Today exclusive, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu gives his first response to Captain Sabarwal’s father’s allegations regarding the AI171 crash investigation and the AAIB’s role. The minister assured that there is no manipulation or foul play in the probe, emphasizing that the AAIB has only released a preliminary report and urged everyone to wait for the final findings. He also addressed concerns over airfares during the festive season, stating that the ministry is closely tracking air ticket prices to prevent overcharging. Additionally, Minister Naidu shared insights on the RAT deployment incident involving flight AI117, confirming that the DGCA is closely monitoring the situation.