Ahmedabad Plane Crash Memories Resurface After Ajit Pawar's Death
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News18•28-01-2026, 17:30
Ahmedabad Plane Crash Memories Resurface After Ajit Pawar's Death
- •The Baramati aircraft tragedy, which killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and others, has brought back painful memories of the Ahmedabad plane crash for residents of Shahibaug and Meghaninagar.
- •Air India flight AI 171 crashed into a medical college hostel complex in Ahmedabad on June 12 last year, killing 241 of 242 on board and 19 on the ground.
- •First responders, like businessman Rajesh Patel, described the horrific scene of fire, smoke, and explosions, making rescue efforts extremely difficult.
- •Patel and his team recovered valuables like gold, cash, and passports, and found only flesh and bones, not intact bodies, including that of a pregnant woman.
- •The Baramati crash also revived memories for families who lost loved ones in the Ahmedabad tragedy, such as Suresh Patni and Girdharbhai Jirawala.
Why It Matters: The Baramati plane crash has reopened old wounds for Ahmedabad residents who experienced a similar tragedy.
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