The mortal remains of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, the pilot of the Air India aircraft that tragically crashed in Ahmedabad the previous week, were repatriated to Mumbai on Tuesday, according to officials.

The casket containing Captain Sabharwal's remains arrived at Mumbai airport via morning flight and will subsequently be transported to his residence, situated in Jal Vayu Vihar, Powai, by his family members, as indicated by an official, reported PTI. 

The remains were housed at Captain Sabharwal's home for a duration of one hour to allow for public homage, following which his were conducted at the Chakala electric cremation ground, the official further stated, reported news agency PTI.