Tragic Identification of Former Gujarat CM in Ahmedabad Plane Crash
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the body of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has been identified following the devastating Air India Flight AI171 crash on June 12, 2025. The tragedy,which occurred shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad,has left the nation in mourning,with a confirmed death toll of 279,including 241 passengers aboard the ill-fated Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Rupani was en route to London to visit his daughter when the aircraft tragically collided with a medical hostel just moments after departure.
As of now, authorities have identified 32 bodies through DNA testing, with 14 of them returned to their families. Rupani, who served as Chief Minister from 2016 to 2021, was among the many victims whose lives were cut short in this catastrophic incident. Eyewitness accounts describe the harrowing moment when the aircraft veered off course, leading to a collision that has left a profound impact on the community and the nation at large. Only one passenger survived, highlighting the sheer scale of this tragedy and the collective grief that has enveloped the contry.
