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IN PHOTOS | Ahmedabad plane crash: 15-year-old victim handed over to family

Updated On: 17 June, 2025 02:34 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

In these heartbreaking images, 15-year-old Akash Patni, the son of a roadside tea seller, is mourned after tragically losing his life in the Ahmedabad plane crash. His mother, who sustained injuries to her hands and back, watched helplessly as her son burned alive in the wreckage. The devastating incident has shattered multiple homes and torn families apart, leaving behind unimaginable grief. (Pics/ Nimesh Dave)

In these heartbreaking images, 15-year-old Akash Patni, the son of a roadside tea seller, is mourned after tragically losing his life in the Ahmedabad plane crash. His mother, who sustained injuries to her hands and back, watched helplessly as her son burned alive in the wreckage. The devastating incident has shattered multiple homes and torn families apart, leaving behind unimaginable grief. (Pics/ Nimesh Dave)

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In these heartbreaking images, 15-year-old Akash Patni, the son of a roadside tea seller, is mourned after tragically losing his life in the Ahmedabad plane crash. His mother, who sustained injuries to her hands and back, watched helplessly as her son burned alive in the wreckage. The devastating incident has shattered multiple homes and torn families apart, leaving behind unimaginable grief. (Pics/ Nimesh Dave)
<p>The teen&rsquo;s mother, Sitaben Patni, who sustained serious burn injuries to her hands and back, was admitted to the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad</p>

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The teen’s mother, Sitaben Patni, who sustained serious burn injuries to her hands and back, was admitted to the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad

<p>On June 14, members of Patni&rsquo;s family provided a blood sample for DNA testing at Civil Hospital</p>

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On June 14, members of Patni’s family provided a blood sample for DNA testing at Civil Hospital

<p>A relative of the victims told mid-day, &ldquo;The mother and son were selling tea outside the college on the footpath. Akash was helping his mother. Suddenly, a plane crashed into the building, a massive blast followed, and fire began spreading rapidly through the area. They were both trapped in the blaze&rdquo;</p>

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A relative of the victims told mid-day, “The mother and son were selling tea outside the college on the footpath. Akash was helping his mother. Suddenly, a plane crashed into the building, a massive blast followed, and fire began spreading rapidly through the area. They were both trapped in the blaze”

<p>The tragic Ahmedabad plane crash has sent shockwaves across the nation, leaving countless hearts shattered in its wake</p>

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The tragic Ahmedabad plane crash has sent shockwaves across the nation, leaving countless hearts shattered in its wake

<p>15-year-old Akash Patni, son of a humble roadside tea seller, lost his life far too soon in the Ahmedabad plane crash, sparking widespread sorrow and a deep sense of loss across the country</p>

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15-year-old Akash Patni, son of a humble roadside tea seller, lost his life far too soon in the Ahmedabad plane crash, sparking widespread sorrow and a deep sense of loss across the country

<p>The incident has not only claimed innocent lives but also torn apart families and communities, serving as a haunting reminder of how quickly life can change</p>

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The incident has not only claimed innocent lives but also torn apart families and communities, serving as a haunting reminder of how quickly life can change

<p>As the nation mourns, questions around safety, accountability, and justice echo louder than ever</p>

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As the nation mourns, questions around safety, accountability, and justice echo louder than ever

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