Kanishka Verdict

Kanishka (a Boeing 747), started its flight from Toranto, Canada to Bombay, India enroute London and New Delhi on June 23rd 1985. But, even before it reached London, it crashed off mysteriously off the Irish coast. More than 300 passengers were on board, and none survived.

Today's verdict by Canadian court acquits both the suspects as the world looks amazed at the verdict. I am not sure if the Canadian courts did the right thing or not. Indian media has prominently covered this verdict today.

I still remember that tragic incident because India did lost an eminent scientist and former CSIR Director General Dr Y Nayudamma in that crash. Unfortunately, none of the media that I followed mentioned his name after this verdict. Is it because peoples' memories are short or is it because (despite his pioneering work and achievements), his name doesn't end with a gandhi or nehru? I am lost thinking about it...

More information can be found at:
http://www.flight182.com/
http://www.airdisaster.com/special/special-ai182.shtml
http://www.crdi.ca/nayudamma/