Air India Crash: How Gujarat’s Famed Disaster Management Abilities Proved Invaluable
From first responders to hospital teams, the focus remained steadfastly on human dignity and swift, sensitive care
No red beacon, no frills: Old video of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani resurfaces – watch
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani passed away in a plane crash. He was known for his simple lifestyle. A video resurfaced showing Rupani removing the red beacon from his official car. This act symbolized his commitment to humility. The Gujarat government banned red beacons for VIP vehicles. Rupani also instructed police not to halt traffic for his convoy
Ahmedabad AI-171 plane crash: DNA matching of 87 victims completed, 47 bodies handed over to kin
In Ahmedabad, DNA matching confirms 87 individuals from the plane crash, with 47 bodies dispatched to various districts following the tragic incident on June 12. The London-bound flight crashed into a hostel complex, resulting in 241 casualties, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Only one person survived the disaster, which also claimed the lives of local residents and students.