Category: Ahmedabad Today

In a tragic turn of events, DNA analysis has confirmed that the remains recovered from the Air India Flight AI171 crash site belong to former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The ill-fated London-bound flight, carrying 242 passengers, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport.

Following the devastating Air India Flight AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad, which resulted in 241 fatalities, aviation expert Subhash Goyal reassured the public about the safety of air travel. He emphasized that air accidents are less frequent than road accidents, urging people not to be deterred from flying.

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.