NewKerala.com

Key Points

The mortal remains of AI-171 crew member Maithili Patil were returned to her Raigad village as Gujarat officials confirmed DNA matches for 144 victims. Earlier, pilot Captain Sumeet Sabharwal's remains were received in Mumbai, where his father paid emotional tribute. A London memorial saw UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner join Indian diplomats in honoring victims, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani. The June 12 crash killed 241 people, leaving only one survivor undergoing treatment.

Key Points: AI-171 Crash Victim Maithili Patil's Remains Return to Raigad

  • Maithili Patil among 241 victims of AI-171 Ahmedabad crash
  • Pilot Captain Sumeet Sabharwal's remains also repatriated
  • Gujarat confirms 144 DNA matches for victims
  • London memorial attended by UK Deputy PM Rayner
2 min read

AI-171 crash: Crew member Maithili Patil's mortal remains brought home to Raigad

Mortal remains of crew member Maithili Patil, who perished in the AI-171 Ahmedabad crash, brought home to Raigad as tributes continue.

"The lone survivor, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, is currently undergoing treatment for his injuries. - Official Report"

Raigad, June 17

The mortal remains of Maithili Patil, a crew member on the ill-fated Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad, were brought to her residence in Nhave village, Raigad district, Maharashtra on Tuesday.

Patil was one of the 241 people who tragically lost their lives in the plane crash.

Earlier, the mortal remains of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, one of the pilots of the ill-fated Air India flight, were brought to his residence in Powai, Mumbai, on Tuesday. The mortal remains were later taken for the final rites, with Captain Sabharwal's father, Pushkaraj, paying an emotional tribute to his son outside their residence.

Captain Sabharwal lost his life in the tragic accident that occurred on June 12 when the London-bound flight crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad.

On Monday, Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi confirmed that DNA samples of 144 victims in the Air India plane crash had been successfully matched.

The minister visited the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Gandhinagar, where DNA testing of the deceased was being conducted by teams from the FSL and National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU).

Earlier, a memorial ceremony was held by the Indian High Commission in London to honour victims of the Air India AI171 crash. Dignitaries, including India's Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami and UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner, joined diaspora members to pay tribute.

India's Ambassador to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, Canadian High Commissioner to the UK, Ralph Goodale, serving and former MPs, and members of the Indian diaspora gathered to pay tribute to the departed souls.

The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed into a hostel complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, killing 241 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

On June 12, the Al-171 Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 aeroplane bound for London's Gatwick had crashed shortly after it took off from the Ahmedabad International Airport. The crash claimed 241 lives out of the 242 people onboard, which included 230 passengers and 12 crew members. The lone survivor, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin, is currently undergoing treatment for his injuries.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rahul K.
Such a heartbreaking tragedy. My deepest condolences to all the families who lost their loved ones. Maithili Patil and Captain Sabharwal were so young with bright futures ahead. The nation mourns with you. 🙏
P
Priya M.
The DNA matching process must be so painful for families. Can't imagine what they're going through waiting to bring their loved ones home for final rites. Hope the lone survivor makes full recovery. Airlines need to answer tough questions about safety.
A
Arjun S.
Saw the video of Captain Sabharwal's father paying tribute - it broke my heart. These crew members were just doing their jobs when tragedy struck. Hope the investigation is thorough and transparent. Jai Hind!
S
Sunita P.
The memorial in London shows how this tragedy has affected people across borders. But my heart goes out especially to the ground staff and local residents who witnessed this horror in Ahmedabad. They need counseling support too.
V
Vikram D.
While we mourn, we must ask - why did a Dreamliner crash like this? New planes shouldn't fail so catastrophically. DGCA needs to audit maintenance procedures across all airlines. Safety can't be compromised for profits.
N
Neha R.
The image of Maithili's remains being taken to her village will stay with me. So many dreams ended that day. Hope the families get proper compensation quickly without bureaucratic hassles. Om Shanti. 🪔

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50