Tragic loss in Air India crash: Cook and granddaughter perish
The aftermath of the Air India Flight AI171 crash near Ahmedabad has been tough on families, with identification of victims taking much longer than hoped.
Among those confirmed lost are Sarla Ben, a beloved hostel cook, and her granddaughter Adhya—tragically, their family had just left the area moments before the plane hit.
It took seven days for them to get official news.
One British-Indian passenger survived
The June 12 crash claimed 241 lives, but only 18 have been identified so far through DNA tests. One British-Indian passenger survived.
Gujarat's government has set up a special task force to speed things up and promised support for affected families.
The accident also raised big questions about airport safety—since dozens of students were nearby in the hostel at the time—prompting calls for stricter rules around runways close to where people live or study.