New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Days after the tragic Air India plane crash that claimed over 241 lives, former Union Minister of State (MoS) of Civil Aviation and NCP MP, Praful Patel, on Wednesday questioned the silence of Singapore Airlines (SQ).

In a post on the social media platform X, Patel stated that Singapore Airlines is not only a significant shareholder in Air India but also plays a key role in maintaining the airline's wide-body aircraft. He also noted that Air India's current CEO, Campbell Wilson, was nominated by Singapore Airlines and previously served as CEO of its low-cost subsidiary, Scoot Airlines.

'In all the sorrow and din surrounding the Air India crash, there remains a surprising silence -- or perhaps ignorance -- about the role of a substantial shareholder, and the entity responsible for maintaining a large number, if not all, of Air India's wide-body aircraft. Guess the name: Singapore Airlines,' Patel wrote on X.

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'They seem to be in hiding. Let's not forget--they have a say in management and a codeshare agreement with Air India. Importantly, Campbell Wilson, the CEO of Air India, is a nominee of Singapore Airlines. He previously served as CEO of their low-cost subsidiary, Scoot Airlines. Why this deafening silence, SQ?' the added.

Earlier today, Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced that 184 DNA samples have been matched so far after the tragic London-bound Air India plane crash.

In a post on the social media platform X, Sanghavi wrote, 'Air India crash update: As of 8 am, 184 DNA have been matched.'

DNA testing is being conducted by forensic teams from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU).

The crash occurred on June 12, when a London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a hostel complex of BJ Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, The tragedy claimed 241 lives out of 242 onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. (ANI)