Next Article
India
•
Jun 18, 2025
Honesty amid chaos: Heroic act at Air India crash site
When Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, Raju Patel was among the first to reach the scene—just 15 minutes after the tragedy.
Despite the chaos, he helped carry injured people to ambulances and found cash, jewelry, passports, and other valuables scattered in the debris.
Instead of keeping anything, Patel handed everything over to the police so it could be returned to victims' families.
TL;DR
A heart of gold amid tragedy
Patel's honesty and quick thinking stood out during a heartbreaking disaster that claimed nearly 275 lives.
In a moment when it would have been easy to look away or take advantage, he chose integrity—reminding us that even small acts of decency matter, especially when things get tough.