Year: 2025

The identification of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani’s remains is still pending after the Air India Flight 171 crash that killed 241 passengers. While 31 victims have been identified through DNA testing, Rupani’s family continues to wait. Rajkot, his hometown, observed a half-day shutdown to mourn the loss of the two-time chief minister, who was en route to London.

The victim identification process in Ahmedabad faces difficulties as officials grapple with the grim task of identifying charred remains. A particularly challenging case involved finding two heads in a single body bag, necessitating a repeat of the DNA testing. Authorities are struggling to console grieving families, who are desperately seeking the complete remains of their loved ones for final rites

A family’s joyous trip to the UK for baby showers turned into a nightmare when Yasmin Vora, her nephew Pervez, and his young daughter Zuveriya, perished in a plane crash. Yasmin, who extended her trip to travel with her relatives, had expressed concerns about the flight before takeoff.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA), Gujarat, has appealed to Tata Sons for financial aid for BJ Medical College students affected by the Ahmedabad plane crash. While acknowledging Air India’s compensation for deceased passengers’ families and Tata’s hostel renovation contribution, the IMA urges support for injured or deceased medical students present at the crash site, emphasizing their future role in healthcare.

Following the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, BJ Medical College hostels with structural damage are being vacated. Dr. Meenaxi Parikh confirms this action to facilitate an official investigation. Around 200 medical students and resident doctors are affected. Alternative housing is arranged for them. The vacated hostels will undergo thorough inspection as part of the ongoing crash probe.

The Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad has claimed over 270 lives, marking India’s worst aviation disaster. The Dreamliner, en route to London, crashed shortly after takeoff, hitting a medical college campus. Recovery efforts continue, with DNA matching underway to identify victims.

Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of chaos following the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Mohan Bahadur Kshatriya, a local resident, described rescuing critically injured survivors amidst thick smoke and fire. Rekha Kshtriya recalled the terrifying sound of the crash and the violent shaking of her home.

Families of the Air India plane crash victims in Ahmedabad grapple with immense grief and uncertainty as they provide DNA samples for identification. A distraught daughter offered to pay Rs 2 crore to bring back her father, highlighting the emotional toll. Amidst the sorrow, stories of lost loved ones and shattered dreams emerge, underscoring the tragedy’s profound impact on families.