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IN PHOTOS: Relatives of deceased in Air India plane crash reach Ahmedabad

Updated On: 15 June, 2025 10:02 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

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 47 victims through DNA matching, including that of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as the relatives on Sunday were seen visiting Ahmedabad. Pics/Nimesh Dave

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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 47 victims through DNA matching, including that of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as the relatives on Sunday were seen visiting Ahmedabad. Pics/Nimesh Dave

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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 47 victims through DNA matching, including that of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as the relatives on Sunday were seen visiting Ahmedabad. Pics/Nimesh Dave
<p>Rupani was among the 242 passengers and crew members on board the London-bound Air India flight AI-171 that crashed on Thursday</p>

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Rupani was among the 242 passengers and crew members on board the London-bound Air India flight AI-171 that crashed on Thursday

<p>To assess the situation, P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, visited the crash site and Civil Hospital on Sunday. He was briefed on the sequence of events and interacted with the injured</p>

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To assess the situation, P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, visited the crash site and Civil Hospital on Sunday. He was briefed on the sequence of events and interacted with the injured

<p>The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a medical college complex moments after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:39 PM on Thursday. So far 29 people are reported to have died in the disaster on the ground which includes five MBBS students. Only one person from the aircraft miraculously survived</p>

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The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a medical college complex moments after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:39 PM on Thursday. So far 29 people are reported to have died in the disaster on the ground which includes five MBBS students. Only one person from the aircraft miraculously survived

<p>Due to the severe condition of many bodies `burnt or disfigured` authorities are relying on DNA matching for identification</p>

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Due to the severe condition of many bodies `burnt or disfigured` authorities are relying on DNA matching for identification

<p>The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is leading a thorough probe into the causes of the crash. Various Central and state government agencies, including the state police, are assisting the AAIB team at the crash site in Meghaninagar</p>

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The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is leading a thorough probe into the causes of the crash. Various Central and state government agencies, including the state police, are assisting the AAIB team at the crash site in Meghaninagar

<p>As part of the ongoing efforts, 230 teams have been formed to coordinate with the victims` families</p>

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As part of the ongoing efforts, 230 teams have been formed to coordinate with the victims` families

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