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A devastating Air India flight crash near Ahmedabad has shocked the nation, claiming 242 lives. Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, a Manipuri cabin crew member, was among those on board the London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Northeastern chief ministers, including N Biren Singh, expressed deep grief over the tragic incident. The crash occurred just minutes after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, leaving families and the entire country in mourning.

Key Points: Manipur Crew Member Nganthoi Sharma in Air India Crash Tragedy

  • Manipuri woman among crew in fatal Air India London-bound flight
  • Crash occurred minutes after Ahmedabad takeoff
  • Northeastern CMs express deep shock and grief
  • 242 passengers and crew involved in tragic incident
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Ahmedabad crash: Manipuri woman among crew of London-bound Air India flight

Devastating Air India flight crash near Ahmedabad claims 242 lives, including Manipuri cabin crew member Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma

"This heartbreaking incident has shaken the entire nation - N Biren Singh, Former Manipur CM"

Imphal, June 12

Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, hailing from Manipur's Thoubal, was a member of the cabin crew of the London-bound Air India flight, carrying over 240 passengers, that crashed shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday.

Family members and officials of the Manipur government are trying to collect the details of Sharma, as there was no information on her fate, as per local media in Imphal.

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and former Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed shock and grief over the plane crash.

"The Hon'ble Governor of Manipur has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic and shocking incident of an aircraft crash that occurred during a flight from Ahmedabad to London. He has prayed to the Almighty for the speedy recovery of all those injured in this unfortunate mishap," the Raj Bhavan said on its X handle.

Biren Singh, in an X post, said: "I am deeply shocked and grieved by the tragic Air India flight crash near Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad, this afternoon. The aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London, carried 242 people on board. This heartbreaking incident has shaken the entire nation. My thoughts and prayers are with all those on board and their families during this unimaginably difficult time."

Chief Ministers of all northeastern states - Assam (Himanta Biswa Sarma), Tripura (Manik Saha), Arunachal Pradesh (Pema Khandu), Meghalaya (Conrad K. Sangma), Nagaland (Neiphiu Rio), Mizoram (Lalduhoma) - in separate posts in their X handles expressed deep shock over the plane crash.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner (VT-ANB), on its way to London, with 242 people on board, including two pilots and 10 cabin crew, crashed a few minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Flight operations at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, were temporarily suspended after the accident, but resumed after a few hours.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
This is absolutely heartbreaking 💔. My prayers are with Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma's family and all passengers. As someone who frequently flies Air India, this makes me question aircraft maintenance standards. Hope the investigation is thorough.
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Priya M.
So proud to see a Manipuri woman representing India in international flights! But this tragedy is devastating. The Northeast contributes so much to our nation - from sports to aviation. Hope she is safe 🙏
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Arjun S.
Why is there no clear information about survivors even after hours? The authorities need to be more transparent. Families deserve timely updates, not social media speculation.
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Meena R.
The way all NE CMs have come together shows India's unity in difficult times. But we need better aviation safety - this is the 3rd incident this year. Boeing must be held accountable!
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Sanjay P.
As an Ahmedabad resident, I saw the smoke from my office. Terrifying scene. Our emergency services responded quickly though. Hope the casualty numbers don't rise. #PrayForAI301
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Neha T.
The cabin crew are the unsung heroes of aviation. They risk their lives daily. Respect to Sharma and her colleagues. Hope the government provides proper compensation to all affected families.

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