Repeated faults found in planes ferrying Haj pilgrims

New Delhi: In the wake of repeated faults in planes carrying Haj pilgrims from Srinagar, the Union Home Ministry today summoned civil aviation officials following a strong protest by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad.
Civil Aviation Secretary Ashok Chawla, along with officials, was called by Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil and later by Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta after an Air India plane's wheel caught fire while landing at Srinagar airport this morning.
After two rounds of meeting, the civil aviation ministry assured the Home ministry that they would try to ensure that no such mishap occurs and also speedy clearance of pilgrims stranded at the airport on Monday.
12/11/07 Zee News

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