Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met with the family of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was among one of the 241 passengers that lost their lives in Ahmedabad plane crash.
TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha says, "I am speechless, shocked. The incident was one of the biggest aeroplane crashes. It is a matter of enquiry. The failure of both engines of such a flight, which is one of the best flights in the world, makes it all seem impossible. Such an incident is rare of th
Former Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP leader Vijay Rupani's cousin, Vipul Rupani, said that three people have left for Ahmedabad, and others will go after receiving proper information. He said that his fathers had good relations with the late Vijay Rupani.
Among the 241 people who lost their lives in the Air India plane crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad a day ago was Harpreet Kaur Hora, who was on her way to London to meet her husband for his birthday.
Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, "Met those injured in the aftermath of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, including the lone survivor and assured them that we are with them and their families in this tough time. The entire nation is praying for their speedy recovery."
The couple, both doctors, along with their three children, lost their lives after Air India 171, bound for London, took off and seconds later sank and descended into a fireball.
Keenal Mistri from Gujarat's Anand was among the 241 people who died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Her father-in-law said she had been in India for a month for dental treatment and was flying back to London.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao paid tribute to the deceased in the AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad and expressed condolences to the families of the victims. He added that the state government and the Centre are providing the necessary help.
A local who resides near the AI-171 crash site said, "My son was there... He called me and told about the plane crash incident. My house is located 100-200m away from the crash site. The fire was still burning when I arrived... In 5-7 minutes, fire department, CISF and authorities reached at
Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad has recovered a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) from the debris of the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon, killing all passengers and crew members except one.