He heard screams of people as the burning Air India plane flew overhead. The plane rammed into the hostel mess, and the view around the crash site became all dark for the fifty-four-year-old, Pankaj Barote. As soon as he heard the loud blast sound and the noise ensued, he ran out of his shop and took cover under a tree.

Authorities have started handing over remains of the victims of one of India’s worst aviation disasters, days after the Air India flight crashed and

Three days after the crash, only 35 bodies had been handed over to relatives from an overall official death toll of 270.

Gujarat has declared a one-day state mourning on June 16 for former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who passed away in the deadly plane crash in Ahmedabad

A team led by deputy collector has been set up to communicate with the relatives of foreign nationals who died in the crash

In another post on Air India’s official X handle, the airlines said, “Air India stands in solidarity with the families of the passengers who tragically lost their lives in the recent accident. Our teams on the ground are doing everything possible to extend care and support during this incredibly difficult time.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced a three-month deadline for the Air India Flight 171 crash investigation in Ahmedabad. The recovery of the black box is expected to provide crucial insights into the cause of the accident.