Mortal remains of Ahmedabad crash victim arrive in Manipur
Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, an Air India cabin crew member who died in the tragic Flight AI 171 crash near Ahmedabad, was brought back to Manipur on Sunday.
All 270 people on board lost their lives.
Thousands lined the roads in Thoubal district to say their goodbyes as her remains were taken for last rites.
Colleagues described receiving her remains at airport as deeply moving
Her father and sister traveled to Ahmedabad for DNA testing and accompanied her home.
Colleagues described receiving her remains at Imphal airport as deeply moving, while friends and family gathered to honor her memory—showing just how much she meant to those around her.
Another crew member also honored
Earlier, another crew member from Manipur, Lamnunthem Singson, was also brought home after the crash.
Both funerals became moments of shared mourning, bringing local communities together in support and remembrance.