Even as Air India and its parent Tata Group announced swift relief measures for the victims of the June 12 crash near Ahmedabad, the ground reality tells a slower, more tangled story. While many families have received interim compensation, others remain caught in a web of missing paperwork, incomplete documentation, and family disputes over rightful claims. For some, the process has stalled altogether due to health issues or lack of access to required documents, leaving grieving families in limbo as the three-month mark from the tragedy approaches this week.

Air India and its parent company, Tata Group, had announced interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh (approximately GBP 21,500) for the families of each deceased passenger and for the survivor, to help address immediate financial needs. Tata Sons pledged an additional Rs 1 crore (around GBP 85,000) in support.