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Air India Crash: DNA Matches Confirm 87 Victims, 47 Bodies Sent Back Home

June 16, 2025, 11:14 am

The tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad continues to unfold with heartbreaking details, as the Civil Hospital confirmed that DNA matching has been completed for 92 samples, corresponding to 87 individuals due to duplication.

47 Bodies Handed Over To Families

Dr Rajnish Patel, Additional Medical Superintendent of Ahmedabad’s Civil Hospital, shared that 47 bodies have already been dispatched to various districts, including Ahmedabad, Kheda, Kota, Mahesana, Bharuch, Vadodara, Aravalli, Anand, Junagarh, Bhavnagar, Amreli, Mahisagar, and more. “Of the bodies brought to Civil Hospital, DNA matching of 92 (body remains) is completed, of this (the number of) individuals is 87 because there is duplication. 47 bodies have been dispatched from here,” said Dr Patel.

Crash Kills 241, Rupani To Be Cremated With State Honours

The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed on June 12, moments after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing 241 out of 242 onboard. The lone survivor, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin, is currently undergoing treatment.

The aircraft had slammed into a doctor’s hostel, killing 33 more individuals, including local residents and MBBS students on the ground.

Among the deceased was former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, whose mortal remains will be cremated in Rajkot today with full state honours. His body will be draped in the Tricolour, and 2,000 kg of flowers will be used to decorate the hearse van for his final journey.

British Expert On Site

A UK-based aviation expert visited the crash site but refrained from commenting in detail. “Maybe we will be able to speak later…We saw what you guys can see…It’s just the same, as you can see from here,” he remarked.

Authorities assured that all bodies will be handed over with full dignity and respect as identification and dispatch operations continue.

Pilots’ Final Flight Ends in Tragedy as 241 Perish in Air India Crash

June 13, 2025, 12:05 pm

The Air India crash in Ahmedabad has sent shockwaves throughout the country, marking it as one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent memory. There were 241 individuals on board whose lives ended within moments of the takeoff. The crash involved a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London, which exploded into flames just seconds after leaving the runway.

Eyewitnesses and aviation authorities remain stunned as investigation details slowly emerge. The incident has devastated the families of two dedicated pilots and hundreds of passengers. Only one person survived, leaving the rest of the nation grieving.

241 Dead in Air India Crash

The Air India crash in Ahmedabad has devastated hundreds of families after a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 230 passengers and 10 crew members, crashed within 32 seconds of take-off. The ill-fated flight was en route to London’s Gatwick Airport and resulted in 241 fatalities, with only one British-Indian passenger, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, surviving.

Among the deceased were Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder, who collectively had 9,300 hours of flying experience. The crash, which occurred shortly after departing from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, saw the aircraft fail to achieve lift at just 825 feet before bursting into flames.

Captain Sabharwal, with 8,300 flying hours, lived in Powai and was deeply committed to both his profession and family. Just days before the tragedy, he had reportedly promised his father that he would retire to take care of him.

Sabharwal’s father, a former Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official, is now left heartbroken. Their neighbours noted the family’s strong ties to aviation, as both of Captain Sabharwal’s nephews are also pilots.

Clive Kunder Mourned

First Officer Clive Kunder, with 1,100 hours of flying experience, also hailed from an aviation background. His mother previously worked as an Air India flight attendant. At the time of the crash, his parents were in Sydney visiting their daughter.

The actor Vikrant Massey, who is related to the Kunder family, expressed his grief on Instagram, mourning the loss of Clive and offering prayers to those affected. Just moments before losing contact, Captain Sabharwal issued a “Mayday” distress signal, according to the DGCA.

Tata Group Announces ₹1 Crore Each to Families of Ahmedabad Plane Crash Victims

June 12, 2025, 11:28 pm

Hours after an Air India aircraft, having 242 passengers onboard, crashed in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, Tata Group on Thursday announced ₹1 crore compensation to the kin of those killed in the crash.

Air India and Tata Sons Chairman Expresses Grief and Assurance

Air India and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, in a post on X, extended his “deepest condolences” to the families of those who lost their lives in the crash.

He said that Air India’s primary focus at the moment was to support the people affected and their families. Chandrasekaran added that the airline was doing “everything in our power” to provide support and care to all those.

“We are doing everything in our power to assist the emergency response teams at the site and to provide all necessary support and care to those impacted,” Chandrasekaran added.

We are deeply anguished by the tragic event involving Air India Flight 171.

No words can adequately express the grief we feel at this moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and with those who have been injured.

Tata Group will…

— Tata Group (@TataCompanies) June 12, 2025

Emergency Response and Communication Setup

Air India Chairman said the group will share more information once it verifies the details and revealed that they have established an emergency centre and support team to pass information to the victims’ families.

Ahmedabad police commissioner G S Malik told Reuters that they have retrieved over 204 corpses from the accident site, which may include people both on board the plane and on the ground.

Air India Arranges Relief Flights for Victims’ Families

Two relief flights are being organized by Air India for the families of the victims and the crew members. The first flight will fly from Delhi to Ahmedabad at 11 pm on Thursday. The second flight will fly from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on the same schedule. Flights will also operate from Ahmedabad to Mumbai and Delhi.

“Next of kin of passengers and staff in Delhi and Mumbai wanting to travel on these flights can call our hotline on 1800 5691 444,” Air India said in a post on X. “Additionally, those coming in from international destinations and wanting to travel can call our hotline on +91 8062779200,” the post added.

‘I Survived the Crash’: 40-Year Old Ahmedabad Man Claims He Escaped Air India Plane Crash Alive

June 12, 2025, 7:15 pm

While desperate relatives scoured Ahmedabad’s Civil Hospital in Asarwa after the deadly Air India crash, one of the survivors, 40-year-old Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, rested in the general ward remembering his harrowing ordeal.

“Thirty seconds into flight, there was a big sound and then the plane crashed. It all happened really fast,” Vishwash said to Hindustan Times, recounting the terrifying moment when the plane crashed. He received ‘impact injuries’ to his chest, eyes, and feet from the accident.

Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which was en route to Gatwick, carried 242 individuals including staff when it took off at 1:39 pm on Thursday. Within minutes of takeoff, the plane crashed and caught fire. The passengers consisted of 169 Indian nationals, 53 British citizens, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian, according to Air India.

Vishwash is a British citizen who had been in India seeing family and was flying back to the UK with his brother, Ajay Kumar Ramesh (45). He was still holding his boarding pass when he spoke from his hospital bed. “When I woke up, there were bodies everywhere. I was frightened. I got up and ran. There were fragments of the plane everywhere. Someone took hold of me and placed me in an ambulance and took me to the hospital,” he stated.

A two-decade resident of London, Vishwash claimed his wife and child also reside in the UK. He further mentioned Ajay, who occupied another row of seats in the plane, is also missing. “We went to Diu. He was with me and I lost him again. Help me trace him,” he begged.

At the same hospital, scenes of pandemonium and heartbreak were witnessed as desperate families scoured for survivors. Among the people were relatives of ex-Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was said to have been on the ill-fated flight.

Sailesh Mandliya, an ex-adjutant of Rupani, stated from the hospital, “We are searching for him. If you get to know something, inform me,” he said to Hindustan Times.

The tragedy has left a dark shadow over a number of countries, with families waiting anxiously as rescue efforts go on.

Plane Crashes at Ahmedabad Airport, Thick Smoke Engulfs Runway | Watch

June 12, 2025, 2:21 pm

A plane crashed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad in Gujarat on Thursday, triggering panic and an emergency response. Visuals from the scene showed thick black smoke rising into the sky from the crash site, alarming passengers and airport staff.

No casualties have been officially reported so far, and investigations are currently underway.

#Gujarat

An aircraft has crashed near Forensic Cross Road in Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Police and fire brigade teams are rushing to the scene at IGB Ground. More details awaited.@NewIndianXpress @santwana99 @jayanthjacob
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— Dilip Kshatriya (@Kshatriyadilip) June 12, 2025

LIVE VIDEO Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today #Ahmedabadplanecrash #london #planecrash #Ahmedabad #AirIndia pic.twitter.com/j3VcAeXMWW

— Anurag Kanaujia (@ianuragkanaujia) June 12, 2025

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