Death toll of BJ Medical College students stands at 4, says Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent on AI 171 plane crash

ANI June 17, 2025 351 views

The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital confirmed four BJ Medical College students died in the Air India crash, with survivor Vishwas in stable condition. Gujarat officials have matched DNA for 125 victims, returning remains to 83 families so far. Forensic teams are working round-the-clock to identify the remaining victims. The June 12 crash killed 241 people, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani.

"The death toll of BJ Medical College students stands at 4. It has not gone up." - Rakesh Joshi, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent
Ahmedabad June 17: Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi said on Tuesday that the number of BJ Medical College students who died because of the Air India crash remains at four.

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BJ Medical College student death toll remains at 4

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Lone survivor Vishwas shows gradual improvement

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DNA matched for 125 victims, 83 remains handed over

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FSL and NFSU teams working tirelessly for identification

Speaking to the mediapersons, Rakesh Joshi said,"...The death toll of BJ Medical College students stands at 4. It has not gone up."

He also said that Vishwas, the only survivor from the crash, is in stable condition and slowly improving.

"Vishwas's (the lone survivor of the flight crash) condition is stable and improving gradually," Joshi said.

Kumar, a British national of Indian origin, was seated in row 11 at the left window seat in the flight's economy class section that's positioned right behind an emergency exit. There were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian national on board the crashed plane, airline authorities said.

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Monday confirmed that DNA samples of 125 victims in the Air India plane crash had been successfully matched, and families of 124 deceased had been contacted. The mortal remains of 83 victims were handed over to their families.

The minister visited the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Gandhinagar, where DNA testing of the deceased was being conducted.

The testing was being done by teams from the FSL and National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU).

Sanghavi praised the ongoing efforts, stating, "...For the last many days, FSL and NFSU teams are tirelessly working round the clock. Till 10:58 pm, 131 patients' DNA have been matched, and in some time, 6 more DNA certificates will be sent to the Civil Hospital..."

He added that senior officers of the police and FSL had been present till late at night every day to monitor the process.

According to him, teams had worked through the night for the last three days to ensure that DNA samples could be matched and remains handed over to grieving families as quickly as possible.

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.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Heartbreaking news 😢 My prayers are with all the families who lost their loved ones. The medical students had such bright futures ahead. Hope Vishwas makes full recovery soon. Gujarat govt is doing good work with DNA matching - at least families can get closure.
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Rahul M.
Why is there no discussion about flight safety standards? 241 lives lost is unacceptable. We need answers - was it technical failure or human error? Our aviation authorities must be more transparent. Condolences to all affected families.
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Sanjay P.
The FSL teams deserve national recognition for working round the clock. Matching 131 DNA samples so quickly is remarkable work. In such tragic times, it's good to see government machinery working efficiently.
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Ananya T.
As an Ahmedabad resident, this tragedy has shaken our city. The hostel complex that was hit housed many working professionals. The scale of loss is unimaginable. Requesting media to be sensitive while covering survivors' stories.
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Vikram S.
The lone survivor being named Vishwas (meaning 'faith') gives me hope. Maybe this is God's way of telling us to keep faith during dark times. Salute to all medical staff treating victims and forensic teams working tirelessly.
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Neha R.
While we mourn, we must also ask tough questions. Why was a residential area so close to the flight path? Urban planning needs serious review across Indian cities to prevent such disasters. Safety can't be compromised for development.

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