Ahmedabad Plane Crash LIVE Updates: 162 victims identified, 120 bodies handed over to kin

A major air tragedy struck Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon after an Air India flight bound for London reportedly crashed near the airport, triggering a massive emergency response. The aircraft, Flight AI171, was on its way from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick when the incident occurred close to the Meghaninagar area, just outside the airport perimeter.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has confirmed that Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating as Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff this afternoon.

The aircraft was carrying 242 individuals, including 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew. It was under the command of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, with First Officer Clive Kundar in the cockpit.

As per latest reports, 265 people were killed in Air India plane crash. Amid the ongoing operation, a high-level investigation is underway into the mishap.

Jun 17, 2025 22:06 IST
Ahmedabad plane crash: 162 victims identified, 120 bodies handed over to kin
Five days after an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad claimed 270 lives, 162 victims have so far been identified through DNA matching and 120 bodies handed over to their families, a Gujarat minister said on Tuesday. Read More...



Jun 17, 2025 13:40 IST
Last rites of pilot Sabharwal, who gave ‘Mayday’ call of AI plane, performed in Mumbai
Last rites of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, pilot in command of the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad last week, were performed in Mumbai on Tuesday with his grief-stricken father bidding a heart-wrenching, tearful farewell to his son before the cremation. Read more...



Jun 17, 2025 12:07 IST
135 victims identified, 101 bodies handed over to kin
Five days after an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad claimed 270 lives, 135 victims have so far been identified through DNA matching and 101 bodies handed over to their families, officials said on Tuesday.
Authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of the victims as many bodies were charred beyond recognition or damaged.
PTI



Jun 17, 2025 11:37 IST
Centre's probe panel to submit report in 3 months, says minister
A high-level multi-disciplinary committee formed by the Centre to investigate the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash will submit its report within three months, Union minister Murlidhar Mohol said on Tuesday. Read more...



Jun 17, 2025 09:38 IST
Father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal pays an emotional tribute to his son
#WATCH | #AirIndiaPlaneCrash | Maharashtra: Father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, Pushkaraj pays emotional tribute to his son outside their residence in Powai, Mumbai.

Captain Sabharwal was flying the ill-fated London-bound Air India flight that crashed soon after take off in… pic.twitter.com/NStRiMM6BY
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025



Jun 17, 2025 09:36 IST
Mortal remains of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal brought to his residence in Mumbai
#WATCH | #AirIndiaPlaneCrash | Maharashtra: Mortal remains of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal brought to his residence in Powai, Mumbai.

He was the captain of the ill-fated London-bound Air India flight that crashed soon after take off in Ahmedabad, on June 12. pic.twitter.com/FNMB0hXM37
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2025



Jun 17, 2025 09:28 IST
Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani cremated with full state honours at Rajkot
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who died in the Air India plane crash, was cremated with full state honours at Rajkot on Monday night with politicians led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah paying him floral tributes ahead of the last rites. Read more...



Jun 16, 2025 14:35 IST
Former Gujarat CM's wife bids him an emotional farewell
#WATCH | Ahmedabad | Former CM Vijay Rupani's wife, Anjali Rupani, bids an emotional farewell to her husband pic.twitter.com/5FkneNWKG4
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 14:34 IST
Gujarat mins pay last respects to former CM
#WATCH | Ahmedabad | Gujarat ministers Rushikesh Patel and Harsh Sanghavi pay last respects to former CM Vijay Rupani pic.twitter.com/2NRKo6Uq18
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 14:33 IST
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel pays floral tribute to former CM
#WATCH | Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel lays a wreath as he pays last respects to former CM Vijay Rupani, who died in Air India plane crash pic.twitter.com/yJLvMrZxJ9
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 14:32 IST
Mortal remains of Former Gujarat CM being carried to Rajkot
#WATCH | Mortal remains of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, who died in Air India plane crash, at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital pic.twitter.com/nrVL02V7SA
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 14:31 IST
Former Gujarat Dy CM Nitin Patel arrives at the mortuary of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital
#WATCH | Former Gujarat Deputy CM Nitin Patel arrives at the mortuary block of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where the mortal remains of former CM Vijay Rupani are kept pic.twitter.com/YG2iZfsNau
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 11:57 IST
Wife, son of former Gujarat CM arrive at Civil Hospital
#WATCH | Ahmedabad | Former CM, late Vijay Rupani's wife, Anjali Rupani, along with her son, Rushabh Rupani, arrive at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital pic.twitter.com/7pLAoAtCc7
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 11:52 IST
Gujarat CM arrives at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, State HM also present
#WATCH | Ahmedabad | Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel arrives at the mortuary complex of the Civil Hospital. State Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi also present." pic.twitter.com/BTxJQJk67T
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 11:17 IST
Team from Boeing arrives at crash site
#WATCH | A team from Boeing arrives at the Air India plane crash site in Ahmedabad, Gujarat pic.twitter.com/efyoypvWSL
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 11:15 IST
Family of former Gujarat CM leaves for Ahmedabad to receive his mortal remains
#WATCH | #AirIndiaPlaneCrash | Family of former CM Vijay Rupani leaves from their residence in Gandhinagar, for Ahmedabad.

The mortal remains of the former CM will be handed over to them by Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad shortly. The mortal remains will be taken to Rajkot by air… pic.twitter.com/43fi9jA5JT
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 11:14 IST
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel leaves Ahmedabad
#WATCH | Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel leaves from Gandhinagar for Ahmedabad.

The mortal remains of former CM Vijay Rupani will be handed over to his family by Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad. The mortal remains will be taken to Rajkot by air and reach there at 2 pm. The last rites… pic.twitter.com/9VkIcbaLye
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 11:12 IST
Personal secy of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani gets emotional over his demise
#WATCH | Gujarat: Personal Secretary of former CM Vijay Rupani, Shailesh Mandalia gets emotional as he remembers the late leader. Visuals from Vijay Rupani's residence in Gandhinagar. #AirIndiaPlaneCrashpic.twitter.com/TE7t0MMUEj
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 11:09 IST
US & AAIB officials arrive Ahmedabad for crash site inspection
#WATCH | #AirIndiaPlaneCrash | Gujarat: US officials and the officials of Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) arrive in Ahmedabad. They are now heading to the site of the 12th June plane crash, to conduct an inspection.

Visuals from Ahmedabad airport, as they leave for… pic.twitter.com/WmtxCAcpZD
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 10:56 IST
Sad time for us & other 270 families: Rushabh Rupani, son of former Gujarat CM
#WATCH | Gandhinagar | Rushabh Rupani, son of former CM late Vijay Rupani, says, " This is a sad time not just for our family but also for the other 270 families. I thank the Police, Aarogya staff, Civil Defence, Fire Services and RSS workers for their rescue efforts during this… pic.twitter.com/rLzxVEbDPK
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 10:55 IST
These are extremely tragic times...: Son-in-law of former Gujarat CM
#WATCH | Gandhinagar | Nimit Mishra, son-in-law of former CM late Vijay Rupani, says, "These are extremely tragic times not just for us but for each and every one who has lost a loved one. We are finding it extremely difficult to go through these days. We are expressing… pic.twitter.com/ld7BVy13QC
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 10:54 IST
Gujarat Police personnel arrive for the guard of honour to former CM Vijay Rupani
#WATCH | #AirIndiaPlaneCrash | Gujarat: State Police personnel arrive at the VIP Gate of the mortuary of Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad for the guard of honour to former CM Vijay Rupani.

His mortal remains will be handed over to his family shortly. The last rites will be performed… pic.twitter.com/02E1jxA90Y
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 10:53 IST
Gujarat Min Rushikesh Patel arrives at the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad
#WATCH | #AirIndiaPlaneCrash | Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel arrives at the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad. The mortal remains of former CM Vijay Rupani will be handed over to his family shortly. The mortal remains will be taken to Rajkot by air and reach there at 2 pm. The last… pic.twitter.com/x4Wgk1xrqn
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 10:52 IST
92 bodies identified so far...: Additional Medical Superintendent of Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad
#WATCH | #AhmedabadPlaneCrash | Ahmedabad: Additional Medical Superintendent of Civil Hospital, Dr. Rajnish Patel says, "Of the bodies brought to Civil Hospital, DNA matching of 92 (body remains) is complete, of this (the number of) individuals is 87 because there is duplication.… pic.twitter.com/7S5yxUzVSc
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 10:50 IST
92 bodies identified so far...



Jun 16, 2025 10:49 IST
UK expert arrives at crash site for inspection
#WATCH | Ahmedabad, Gujarat: "Maybe we will be able to speak later...We saw what you guys can see...It’s just the same, as you can see from here..," said an expert from the UK who reached the #AirIndiaPlaneCrash site in Ahmedabad to conduct an inspection on 15th June. pic.twitter.com/gyr3F0QHUl
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 10:48 IST
Chairman of Ramnathpara crematorium briefs on former Gujarat CM's last rites
#WATCH | Rajkot, Gujarat: Chairman of Ramnathpara crematorium in Rajkot gives details on the last rites of former CM Vijay Rupani, which will be performed here today.

He says, "...The 'agni sanskar' of Vijay Rupani will be performed here...The 'agni sanskar' will be performed… pic.twitter.com/UMNVlmeXk1
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 10:46 IST
Last rites of former Gujarat CM to be performed with State Honours
#WATCH | Gujarat: The last rites of former CM Vijay Rupani will be performed with state honours today, in Rajkot. Around 2000 kilograms of flowers will be used on the hearse van that will carry his mortal remains. pic.twitter.com/9WmzItvqQ6
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 10:45 IST
Tricolour brought to be draped over mortal remains of former Gujarat CM
#WATCH | Gujarat: Tricolour being brought to the Civil Hospital mortuary in Ahmedabad, to be draped over the mortal remains of former CM Vijay Rupani, who died in #AirIndiaPlaneCrash.

Today, at 11.30 am, his family will receive his mortal remains from the Hospital. The mortal… pic.twitter.com/YsxSz0i36U
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 10:43 IST
Hoardings put across Ahmedabad paying tribute to the victims
#WATCH | Gujarat: Hoardings paying tribute to the victims of #AirIndiaPlaneCrash, including former CM Vijay Rupani, put up in Ahmedabad.

Today, at 11.30 am, the former CM's family will receive his mortal remains from the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad. The mortal remains will be… pic.twitter.com/ZGNLO3qMm8
— ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2025



Jun 16, 2025 09:40 IST
DNA tests identify 80 victims including ex-CM Rupani; 33 bodies handed over to kin
Three days after the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, which has so far claimed 270 lives, hospital authorities confirmed on Sunday the identification of 80 victims through DNA matching, including that of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
Authorities have handed over 33 bodies to the victims’ families, officials said on Sunday. Read more...



Jun 16, 2025 09:02 IST
Second Black Box, Cockpit Voice Recorder found
Officials investigating the Air India plane crash here have confirmed the Cockpit Voice Recorder has been found, a crucial discovery to help ascertain the possible cause of the accident that killed 270 persons, including 241 on board.
Earlier, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) had confirmed that only the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) of the ill-fated plane was found. Read more...



Jun 15, 2025 19:59 IST
Air India plane crash: Govt constituted high-level committee to meet first time on Monday
The first meeting of the high-level multi-disciplinary committee set up by the government to look into the Ahmedabad plane crash will be held on Monday here, sources said. Read More...



Jun 15, 2025 18:15 IST
Ahmedabad plane crash: DNA tests identify 47 victims; 24 bodies handed over to kin
Three days after a London-bound Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, authorities here have so far identified 47 victims through DNA testing and bodies of 24 have been handed over to their families, an official said on Sunday. Read More...



Jun 15, 2025 15:40 IST
Union min Nimuben Bambhaniya condoles demise of former Gujarat CM
#WATCH | Gandhinagar, Gujarat: On former CM Vijay Rupani's death, Union Minister Nimuben Bambhaniya says, "The plane accident that happened in Ahmedabad is truly sad. Former CM Vijay Rupani died in that accident. He knew every BJP worker very well. We won't be able to fill his… pic.twitter.com/Tz8vfputVj
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2025



Jun 15, 2025 14:40 IST
Former Gujarat CM's mortal remains will be taken to his family: BJP MLA
#WATCH | Gandhinagar, Gujarat: On former CM Vijay Rupani, BJP MLA Rita Patel says, "Our former CM's DNA test is done, and the positive result is now out. Now, his mortal remains will be taken to Rajkot to his family... Following this, a program will be organised to allow North… pic.twitter.com/gwrYyO2cQK
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2025



Jun 15, 2025 13:55 IST
DNA test identifies mortal remains of ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani
The DNA samples of the mortal remains of former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, who was on board the Air India plane which crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, have matched with that of his relatives, a state minister said on Sunday.
Rupani was among the 241 passengers killed in the horrific tragedy. Read more...



Jun 15, 2025 13:04 IST
32 victims identified via DNA tests; 14 bodies handed over to kin
Three days after a London-bound Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, authorities here have so far identified 32 victims through DNA testing and bodies of 14 have been handed over to their families, an official said on Sunday.
The process of DNA matching of former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, who also died in the June 12 plane crash, was underway, additional civil superintendent Dr Rajnish Patel told reporters.
The victims identified so far were from different places in Gujarat and Rajasthan, he said
PTI



Jun 15, 2025 12:29 IST
I thought that plane was going to land: Youth who accidentally recorded the crash
#WATCH | #AhmedabadPlaneCrash | Aryan Asari, the boy who recorded a viral video showing the crash of Air India flight 171 on 12th June, says "I came here on June 12. The plane was passing from very close, so I thought of shooting a video so I could show it to my friends. The… pic.twitter.com/tGOZPrBgNa
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2025



Jun 15, 2025 12:26 IST
Banchha Nidhi Pani, Municipal Commissioner of Ahmedabad briefs on black box recovery
#WATCH | #AhmedabadPlaneCrash | Banchha Nidhi Pani, Municipal Commissioner of Ahmedabad, says "During the operation, the black box had to be recovered. The black box is either in the front or in the back. Fortunately, in this case, the tail end was not destroyed, and it was stuck… pic.twitter.com/8LWEjNzz2D
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2025



Jun 15, 2025 12:24 IST
Municipal Commissioner of Ahmedabad briefs on rescue operation
#WATCH | #AhmedabadPlaneCrash | Banchha Nidhi Pani, Municipal Commissioner of Ahmedabad, says "101 fire vehicles were there, more than 100 ambulances, including 35 ambulances from private trusts. Around 46 different earthmover equipment, including JCB, excavators, and Cranes,… pic.twitter.com/Hbqu7e3aUd
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2025



Jun 15, 2025 10:17 IST
Sudarsan Pattnaik pays tribute to Ahmedabad Air India plane crash victims with moving sand art
The world continues to mourn the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash, which has shaken people across the globe. 
In a poignant tribute, internationally acclaimed sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a touching sand sculpture on the shores of Puri beach. Read more...



Jun 15, 2025 09:43 IST
Process still underway to identify former Gujarat CM: Additional Medical Superintendent of Civil Hospital
#WATCH | #AhmedabadPlaneCrash | Ahmedabad: On former CM Vijay Rupani, Additional Medical Superintendent of Civil Hospital Dr. Rajnish Patel says, "The identification process of the body of former CM Vijay Rupani is still underway. We have still not been able to match the DNA. We… pic.twitter.com/dBx6VQPqG7
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2025



Jun 15, 2025 09:42 IST
31 DNAs matched, 12 bodies handed over to their respective family members
#WATCH | #AhmedabadPlaneCrash | Ahmedabad: Additional Medical Superintendent of Civil Hospital Dr. Rajnish Patel says, "The bodies of 31 DNAs have been matched. 12 bodies have been handed over to their respective family members. We are waiting for others to come and collect the… pic.twitter.com/EjrWdldRHn
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2025



Jun 15, 2025 09:41 IST
AAIB arrives at crash site
#WATCH | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) team visits the London-bound Air India flight crash site. pic.twitter.com/WTZRD4pbdO
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2025



Jun 15, 2025 09:39 IST
Gujarat CP GS Malik visits crash site
#WATCH | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Commissioner of Police, GS Malik visits the London-bound Air India flight's crash site. pic.twitter.com/6vWAlnvIto
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2025



Jun 15, 2025 09:38 IST
Türkiye government denies claims of Air India plane's maintenance by Turkish Technic'
Türkiye government clarifies on reports that the maintenance of the Boeing 787-8 passenger aircraft was carried out by Turkish Technic’ following the crash of an Air India passenger aircraft.

The claim that ‘the maintenance of the Boeing 787-8 passenger aircraft was carried… https://t.co/VVp3CP3qUBpic.twitter.com/JE4C0Py9I0
— ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2025



Jun 15, 2025 09:20 IST
Grief counsellors to be assigned to kin of Ahmedabad plane crash victims: Official
The Gujarat government will assign grief counsellors to the families of victims of the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash to deal with the mental trauma, a senior official has said. Read more...



Jun 15, 2025 08:41 IST
Identities of 19 plane crash victims ascertained through DNA tests: Gujarat min
Authorities at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital have so far identified 19 victims of the June 12 Air India plane crash through DNA testing, state minister Harsh Sanghavi said on Saturday.
DNA tests are being carried out as bodies of the victims of the horrific plane crash are either charred beyond recognition or have been severely damaged on impact, officials said.
PTI



Jun 14, 2025 21:55 IST
Identities of 11 plane crash victims ascertained through DNA tests, bodies to be handed over to kin
Authorities at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital have so far identified eleven victims of the June 12 Air India plane crash through DNA testing and started the process to hand over the bodies to their relatives, officials said on Saturday. Read More...