Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash Live: Gujarat govt announces state mourning on June 16 for ex-CM Vijay Rupani who was killed in plane crash; funeral in Rajkot
Air India plane crash: Govt constituted high-level committee to meet first time on Monday
The first meeting of the high-level multi-disciplinary committee set up by the government to look into the Ahmedabad plane crash will be held on Monday here, sources said.
The panel, chaired by the home secretary, is expected to submit its report in three months.
The committee will have its first meeting on Monday afternoon, the sources said.
The committee is expected to focus on "formulating Standard Operating Procedures for preventing such occurrences in the future".
A separate investigation is also being carried out by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), which is looking into the technical aspects of the crash.
Air India plane crash: 45 DNA matches, Vijay Rupani's last rites in Rajkot tomorrow
Gujarat health minister Rushikesh Patel on Sunday said that the DNA of 45 deceased have been matched with their relatives, and confirmed that the death toll in the Ahmedabad plane crash stands at 274.
The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed and rammed into a doctor's hostel shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12.
"Till now, 45 DNA samples have matched. Around 274 people have lost their lives in the heart-wrenching incident," state's Health Minister said.
He also said that the funeral of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was among the victims, will be held tomorrow with full state honours.
Patel stated, "CM Bhupendra Patel informed Vijay Rupani's family about the DNA samples matching as soon as the information was received... Tomorrow, at 11.30 am, the family will receive Vijay Rupani's mortal remains from the Civil Hospital. The mortal remains will be taken to Rajkot by air and reach there at 2. The funeral will be carried out at 5 pm and the last rites will be completed at 6 pm with state honours."
Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash Live: P K Mishra visits Air India plane crash site
P K Mishra, the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday inspected the Air India plane crash site in Ahmedabad and also visited the civil hospital where injured persons are undergoing treatment.
State government officers apprised Mishra about the sequence of events culminating into the worst aviation disaster in decades that left 241 of 242 people on board the ill-fated AI Dreamliner dead on Thursday.
After enquiring about the health of the injured persons, Mishra went to the morgue area of the hospital.
"I am very pained by the enormity of the tragedy. Everybody is sad. It is our duty to share grief and express our feelings for the victims," Mishra told reporters.
Ahmedabad plane crash: DNA tests identify 47 victims; 24 bodies handed over to kin
Three days after a London-bound Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, authorities here have so far identified 47 victims through DNA testing and bodies of 24 have been handed over to their families, an official said on Sunday.
As many of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition or damaged otherwise, authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of victims of the horrific tragedy.
"A total of 47 plane crash victims have been identified so far through DNA matching. Of these, bodies of 24 victims have been handed over to the respective families. These deceased were from Rajasthan and different parts of Gujarat," Additional Civil Superintendent Dr Rajnish Patel told reporters.
All but one of the 242 passengers and crew on board the Boeing 787-8 (AI171) and another 29 persons, including five MBBS students, on the ground were killed in the plane crash on Thursday.
The aircraft crashed into the campus of a medical college in Meghaninagar moments after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:39pm on Thursday.
22 death certificates issued and 22 families have been handed over dead bodies: Official
State emergency commissioner Alok Pandey said, "Till now, 22 death certificates have been issued and 22 families have been handed over dead bodies. 22 teams have been formed to help the families with the insurance process so that they don't face financial issues. The families of the foreign nationals will reach here by tomorrow evening or at the latest by the morning of the day after tomorrow."
DNA samples of 47 plane crash victims matched with kin so far, mortal remains of 24 given to families: Health officials
Air India Express Kolkata-Hindon flight delayed due to "snag"
Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India, on Sunday confirmed that its flight from Kolkata to Uttar Pradesh's Hindon was delayed on Sunday after the aircraft developed a "snag."
An Air India Express spokesperson told ANI, "Our Kolkata - Hindon flight operated, with a delay, due to a snag on the originally assigned aircraft. Guests were offered complimentary rescheduling or cancellation with a full refund. We regret the inconvenience."
The airline did not specify the nature of the technical problem but ensured the flight operated after necessary arrangements were made.
Teen witness who filmed tragic Ahmedabad plane crash returns home to resume studies
Still to overcome the psychological trauma caused by the tragic Air India plane crash he unwittingly ended up capturing on his mobile phone in Ahmedabad, shaken and disturbed Aryan Asari on Sunday returned to his native village in Aravalli district to focus on his class 12 studies.
The 17-year-old from Shamlaji taluka arrived in Ahmedabad on Thursday — the same day the tragic incident occurred — to purchase textbooks.
"I cleared the class 11 exam last month and secured admission in class 12. I came to Ahmedabad on June 12 to purchase textbooks. I reached my father's rented house at around 12:30 pm," Aryan said, adding that he went to the terrace overwhelmed by the sight of a low-flying aircraft.
Aryan was on the terrace of a rented house in the Meghaninagar area, close to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, when he witnessed the ill-fated Ahmedabad-London flight crashing into a medical college campus shortly after takeoff.
The disaster claimed 241 of the 242 lives on board, along with several casualties on the ground.
"I had just reached my father’s house around 12:30 p.m. and went up to the terrace after learning that aircraft fly overhead. I was recording a video of a plane flying low out of curiosity because I had never seen one from such a close distance.
"When the plane started descending, I thought it was going to land on the other side of the airport. Then it crashed and burst into flames right in front of my eyes. It was terrifying," he told media persons.
Air India Plane Flight Live:22 more DNA samples of victims matched, says Gujarat minister Sanghavi
Gujarat home minister Harsh Sanghavi on Sunday said that DNA identification of 22 more victims of the AI 171 plane crash has been completed, raising the total number of identified victims to 42.
Update as of 1.00 pm- From 9 PM last night to 1 PM today, our teams have worked tirelessly to match DNA samples. We are pleased to report that an additional 22 DNA samples have been matched, bringing the total to 42 matched DNA samples so far," Sanghavi shared on X.
He added that teams from the State Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) are continuing to work around the clock to identify more victims.
Air India Plane Flight Live: DNA test identifies mortal remains of ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani:
The DNA of former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, who was on board the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, has been matched with his relatives, confirming his death, a state minister said on Sunday.
Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash Live: Gujarat arranges on-site death certificates to aid grieving families
Gujarat authorities arranged for the immediate issuance of death certificates at the hospital for victims of the recent Air India plane crash. Ahmedabad municipal commissioner Banchha Nidhi Pani said on Sunday that this step was taken to spare families from visiting multiple government offices during their time of loss.
Meanwhile, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has recovered the black box from the aircraft that crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12.
Air India Plane Flight Live: DNA match confirmed for 32 victims; 14 bodies handed over to families, informs Civil Hospital
Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash Live: We have not yet found a DNA match for the former CM Vijay Rupani, says Dr Patel
Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash Live: Nine more AI 171 victims’ bodies handed over; DNA match found for 31 deceased
Nine more bodies of AI 171 crash victims were handed over to their families, bringing the total to 12. The deceased were from Udaipur (Rajasthan), and Kheda, Vadodara, Visnagar, and Ahmedabad (Gujarat). Three bodies had been handed over earlier on Saturday. According to Dr Rajnish Patel, additional medical superintendent at Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, DNA matches have been confirmed for 31 victims, and their families have been notified to collect the remains.
Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash Live: Ex-AAI general manager calls survival in Air India crash 'nothing short of miraculous'
Former general manager of the Airport Authority of India and noted aviation consultant Gurmukh Singh Bawa described the recent Air India crash, as a “miracle within a tragedy,” after one passenger miraculously survived the devastating incident.
The sole survivor, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin, is currently undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in the crash. Bawa remarked that surviving such a catastrophic event was “nothing short of miraculous.”
He added that incidents of this magnitude must never be taken lightly and commended the swift and coordinated response by emergency authorities at the crash site.
Air India Plane Flight Live: Kuki, Meitei communities of Manipur mourn together over loss of two women in Air India crash
In a poignant moment of unity, communities across Manipur have come together to mourn the deaths of two young women from the state who were among the ten cabin crew members killed in the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.
The victims have been identified as 21-year-old Nganthoi Sharma Kongbrailatpam from Thoubal district and 28-year-old Lamnunthem Singson, a Kuki woman who had been displaced by the ethnic violence that broke out in Manipur in May 2023. She had been residing in Kangpokpi district after being forced to flee her home.
Civil society groups and residents from both Meitei and Kuki communities have expressed their grief and support, demonstrating a shared sense of loss that transcends ongoing conflict.
Air India Plane Flight Live: Turkey denies involvement in maintenance of crashed Air India Boeing 787-8 dreamliner
Turkish officials on Sunday refuted reports saying that the Air India Boeing 787-8 dreamliner involved in the recent crash had been maintained by Turkish Technic, labeling the claims as "false" and "disinformation."
In an official statement, authorities in Türkiye clarified that Turkish Technic has never performed maintenance on any Boeing 787-8 aircraft owned by Air India.
They further noted that the maintenance agreements signed between Air India and Turkish Technic in 2024 and 2025 exclusively cover B777 wide-body aircraft, not the 787-8 model.
Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash Live: Gujarat to deploy grief counsellors for Air India crash victims’ families
The Gujarat government will deploy grief counsellors to support families of victims of Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, a senior official announced.
Gujarat relief commissioner and revenue secretary Alok Pandey said on Saturday that 230 dedicated teams have been set up to assist the victims’ families. These teams will coordinate support services and ensure smooth administrative processes.
To help families avoid bureaucratic delays, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation will issue death certificates on the spot. Additionally, village patwaris will be authorised to provide immediate family relation cards to prevent complications related to inheritance and legal claims.
Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash Live: 4 medical students and relatives dead
Officials confirmed that four medical students from BJ Medical College and their family members are among the 250 people who have died in the June 12 tragedy.
Dhaval Gameti, vice president of FAIMA and president of the junior doctors association at BJ Medical College, stated that four students and their relatives lost their lives in the incident. He added that of the 20 students who were hospitalised, 11 have been discharged, while 8 to 9 individuals are still receiving treatment.
Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash Live: 19 victims identified by DNA
Authorities at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital have identified 19 victims of the June 12 Air India plane crash through DNA testing, Gujarat minister Harsh Sanghavi confirmed.
Due to the severe charring and damage, DNA profiling is crucial for identification.
State FSL and NFSU teams are working tirelessly to match more samples. While eight bodies identified by relatives were previously handed over, three more were released Saturday after DNA matches. Officials are coordinating with families, including those of 11 foreign nationals. Of the 242 on board, 241 died.
The sole survivor, Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, is stable. Around 270 bodies have been recovered from the crash site at BJ Medical College hostel complex.
Air India Plane Flight Live: Priyanka Gandhi calls for unity, crash probe
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed national grief over the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, urging solidarity for victims' families, including medical students killed on the ground. Vadra, visiting her Wayanad constituency, emphasised the need to determine "what went wrong" through an investigation to implement future safety measures.
The Wayanad MP also reflected on the tragedy's impact, stating it "teaches all of us to value every single moment of our lives." The crash, which killed 241 of 242 on board and 24 on the ground, including an ex-chief minister, occurred when the London-bound Boeing 787-8 crashed shortly after takeoff.
Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash Live: Insurers ease claim process for crash victims
Major Indian insurance companies, including SBI Life, HDFC Life, and ICICI Lombard, announced that they are relaxing claim settlement procedures for the victims of the recent Air India Flight AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad. This move aims to provide faster financial assistance and ease the emotional burden on affected families.
SBI Life stated that claims can be initiated with minimal documents, such as the claim form, policy document, and nominee's KYC and bank account details. HDFC Life has simplified its process to accept proof of death from local authorities (government, police, or hospitals) to initiate claims. ICICI Lombard affirmed its commitment to thorough and timely claim assessment and full support for those impacted by the tragic accident, which claimed 241 passengers and 33 on-ground lives.
Air India Plane Flight Live: Toll rises to 279, DNA matching underway
The death toll from the fiery crash of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad climbed to 279 as of Saturday.
This makes it one of the worst aviation disasters of the 21st century. Authorities are undertaking the grim task of identifying victims, many charred beyond recognition, through DNA matching with grieving relatives.
The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner issued a "mayday" call before crashing into residential buildings and a medical staff hostel, killing 241 of the 242 passengers and crew on board.
Additionally, at least 38 people on the ground perished. The flight data recorder (black box) has been recovered, which is expected to be crucial in determining why the plane lost height and crashed shortly after takeoff.
Aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu stated that Air India's 34 Dreamliners are undergoing extended surveillance, with eight already inspected. Boeing is assisting the investigation into what marks the first fatal crash for a 787 Dreamliner.
Air India Plane Crash Live: Family mourns double tragedy after crash claims son
The Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad has brought a second devastating loss to the Christian family, with Lawrence Daniel Christian among the 241 fatalities. Lawrence, who lived in London, had recently returned to Ahmedabad for his father's funeral just 15 days prior. His mother, Raveena Daniel Christian, spoke of accompanying him to the airport, unaware it would be their last farewell.
Meanwhile, medical authorities have matched DNA samples for 15 deceased. Aviation expert Retired Captain Alok Singh described the crash as a "rarest of rare incidents," attributing it to potential causes like dual engine thrust loss, bird strike, pilot error, or technical fault. The black box data will be crucial for the ongoing investigation into the Boeing 787-8 crash that also critically injured one survivor.
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