India • Jun 16, 2025

Ahmedabad plane crash: Ground victims' search ongoing

The Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 was devastating, with only one survivor out of 242 people on board. The plane hit the BJ Medical College hostel, killing eight people there. The victims' bodies have now been returned to their families for last rites.

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Identifying victims has been difficult

Identifying victims has been difficult, as many were in the hostel mess hall during the crash. Payal Thakor is still hoping for news about her mother and niece, having given DNA samples to help. Rescuers faced challenges recovering remains—among those lost was 15-year-old Aakash Patni from the neighborhood, while his mother remains hospitalized. Authorities are also working with embassies to support families of foreign victims.