After more bodies and remains were recovered, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital authorities have now confirmed that 271 people have died in the crash of Air India flight AI-171. 

The death toll was earlier estimated at 265. In the last 24 hours, Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AEFS) recovered more bodies and body remains from the crash site. The families of those involved in the crash still await results from the DNA tests that were submitted yesterday to the civic hospitals.

With growing questions from the public demanding reasons for the crash, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has set up a high-level multi-disciplinary committee, headed by the Union Home Secretary. The committee is to examine the cause of the crash based on the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau and suggest comprehensive guidelines to prevent such incidents, in three months.