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.

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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.

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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

Jun 17, 2025 09:36 IST

Mortal remains of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal brought to his residence in Mumbai

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

Jun 16, 2025 14:34 IST

Gujarat mins pay last respects to former CM

Jun 16, 2025 14:33 IST

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel pays floral tribute to former CM

Jun 16, 2025 14:32 IST

Mortal remains of Former Gujarat CM being carried to Rajkot

Jun 16, 2025 14:31 IST

Former Gujarat Dy CM Nitin Patel arrives at the mortuary of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital

Jun 16, 2025 11:57 IST

Wife, son of former Gujarat CM arrive at Civil Hospital

Jun 16, 2025 11:52 IST

Gujarat CM arrives at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, State HM also present

Jun 16, 2025 11:17 IST

Team from Boeing arrives at crash site

Jun 16, 2025 11:15 IST

Family of former Gujarat CM leaves for Ahmedabad to receive his mortal remains

Jun 16, 2025 11:14 IST

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel leaves Ahmedabad

Jun 16, 2025 11:12 IST

Personal secy of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani gets emotional over his demise

Jun 16, 2025 11:09 IST

US & AAIB officials arrive Ahmedabad for crash site inspection

Jun 16, 2025 10:56 IST

Sad time for us & other 270 families: Rushabh Rupani, son of former Gujarat CM

Jun 16, 2025 10:55 IST

These are extremely tragic times...: Son-in-law of former Gujarat CM

Jun 16, 2025 10:54 IST

Gujarat Police personnel arrive for the guard of honour to former CM Vijay Rupani

Jun 16, 2025 10:53 IST

Gujarat Min Rushikesh Patel arrives at the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad

Jun 16, 2025 10:52 IST

92 bodies identified so far...: Additional Medical Superintendent of Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad

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

Jun 16, 2025 10:48 IST

Chairman of Ramnathpara crematorium briefs on former Gujarat CM's last rites

Jun 16, 2025 10:46 IST

Last rites of former Gujarat CM to be performed with State Honours

Jun 16, 2025 10:45 IST

Tricolour brought to be draped over mortal remains of former Gujarat CM

Jun 16, 2025 10:43 IST

Hoardings put across Ahmedabad paying tribute to the victims

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

Jun 15, 2025 14:40 IST

Former Gujarat CM's mortal remains will be taken to his family: BJP MLA

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

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Jun 15, 2025 12:29 IST

I thought that plane was going to land: Youth who accidentally recorded the crash

Jun 15, 2025 12:26 IST

Banchha Nidhi Pani, Municipal Commissioner of Ahmedabad briefs on black box recovery

Jun 15, 2025 12:24 IST

Municipal Commissioner of Ahmedabad briefs on rescue operation

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

Jun 15, 2025 09:42 IST

31 DNAs matched, 12 bodies handed over to their respective family members

Jun 15, 2025 09:41 IST

AAIB arrives at crash site

Jun 15, 2025 09:39 IST

Gujarat CP GS Malik visits crash site

Jun 15, 2025 09:38 IST

Türkiye government denies claims of Air India plane's maintenance by Turkish Technic'

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.

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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...