Parliament to meet Chilima family over plane crash probe

The Parliamentary ad-hoc committee that is looking into the plane crash which resulted in the deaths of former Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others has announced it will meet with the Chilima family on Wednesday to provide them with an update on the ongoing investigation into the incident.

Walter Nyamilandu Manda, the chairperson of the committee, says at Parliament that the family will be made aware that the investigation may necessitate the potential exhumation of the bodies of those who perished in the crash, should experts deem it essential.

Nyamilandu Manda emphasized that the committee aims to adhere to all appropriate protocols, including legal stipulations associated with investigations of this kind and the exhumation of remains when required.

He highlighted that the committee is not looking to hasten the inquiry and is committed to ensuring that all pertinent laws are observed, that affected parties are consulted, and that the necessary approvals are secured.

Additionally, he mentioned that the committee has sanctioned the hiring of forensic auditors to investigate various facets of the inquiry in a bid to reveal new information prior to interviewing different individuals.

This development follows the announcement by the Chilima family regarding the unveiling of the Chilima mausoleum on 13 June.