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PM Modi Offers Condolences in Ahmedabad Following Tragic Plane Crash That Took Over 240 Lives

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12 months ago

June 13, 2025

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ahmedabad, just a day after a tragic Air India plane crash that claimed over 240 lives. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Kanan Desai, media sources reported that 265 bodies had been transferred to the hospital. Among the deceased were five MBBS students.”I visited the crash site in Ahmedabad today. The scene of devastation is truly heartbreaking. I had the opportunity to meet with officials and teams who are tirelessly working in the aftermath. Our thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones in this unimaginable tragedy,” the Prime Minister shared in a post on X.

The ill-fated flight, heading to London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed shortly after takeoff into a medical college complex in Ahmedabad, with one passenger being the sole survivor. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among those who perished.

Reports indicate that Flight AI-171, with 230 passengers, 10 crew members, and 2 pilots, crashed near BJ Medical College, resulting in the deaths of 241 individuals. Only one person from seat No. 11A survived. The passengers included 217 adults, 11 children, and two infants, with nationality breakdowns showing 169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian.

Arriving in Ahmedabad at 8:30 a.m., PM Modi went directly to the crash site and then to the Civil Hospital, where he met with the injured. He was accompanied by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Civil Aviation Minister K R Naidu, Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi, Chief Secretary Pankaj Joshi, and Director General of Police Vikas Sahay.

“We are all devastated by the air tragedy in Ahmedabad. The sudden loss of so many lives is indescribable. My condolences to the bereaved families; we understand their pain, and the void left behind will be felt for years to come. Om Shanti,” said the Prime Minister.

During his visit, Modi also met the sole survivor, Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, a British national currently receiving treatment at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. He took the time to interact with other injured individuals, inquiring about their well-being.

Expressing his sorrow over the crash, Modi stated, “The tragedy in Ahmedabad has profoundly affected us. It is heart-wrenching. My thoughts are with all those impacted. I have been in contact with the Ministers and authorities assisting those in need.”

The government is actively working to support those affected by this tragedy. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also visited the crash site and hospital, assessing the situation and offering assistance. He noted that the intense heat from the burning fuel left no hope of survival for the passengers. Meanwhile, the Tata Group announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of each victim.

While the cause of the crash is still under investigation, the emergency services responded promptly, arriving within 10 minutes of the incident. As the city begins to heal from this tragic event, PM Modi’s visit aims to provide support and condolences to grieving families.

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Killers Travelled 1,400 Km to Murder Delhi Professor

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5 days ago

June 7, 2026

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New Delhi: Delhi Police solved the murder case of Delhi University professor Debosmita Paul within three days.

Investigators found that the accused had travelled nearly 1,400 km from West Bengal to Delhi to carry out the crime.

Police used CCTV footage, cab booking records, and GPS data to trace the suspects.

Seven special teams conducted raids across four states and arrested the accused in Bardhaman, West Bengal.

The investigation revealed that the murder was linked to a property dispute involving Paul’s ancestral property.

The swift and technology-driven investigation has been widely praised.

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Ex-IAS Officer Dhanendra Kumar Dies in Delhi House Fire

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2 weeks ago

May 29, 2026

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New Delhi: Former IAS officer and the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, died after a fire broke out at his house in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area on Thursday night. He was 80.

According to police, the fire was suspected to have started after an air conditioner blast inside the house. At the time of the incident, five people, including family members and domestic staff, were present in the house.

Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot and rescued the people trapped inside. Dhanendra Kumar and his son were taken to a nearby hospital. Kumar died during treatment due to smoke inhalation. His son suffered injuries and is now out of danger.

Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. The house was badly damaged in the fire.

Dhanendra Kumar was a 1968 batch IAS officer. During his long career, he served in several important positions in the central and Haryana governments. He worked in ministries such as Defence, Road Transport, and Culture.

He also served as the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India from 2009 to 2011. He played an important role in strengthening competition laws and economic reforms in the country.

Even after retirement, he remained active in public policy and corporate affairs.

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Woman Found Dead Six Months after Marriage

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2 weeks ago

May 27, 2026

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Lucknow: A young woman was found hanging at her in-laws’ house just six months after her marriage in Lucknow. The deceased has been identified as Shweta Singh.

According to her family, Shweta married Bhupendra Singh on November 22, 2025. Her father, Umesh Kumar Singh, alleged that her husband and his family harassed her regularly for dowry and demanded a car. He also claimed that Shweta faced mental torture from her husband and in-laws after marriage.

The incident took place at her in-laws’ house in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow. Shweta was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.

Her parents suspect murder and alleged that the family tried to present the death as suicide by hanging the body. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Shweta’s husband and his family under Sections 80 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.

Police said the accused family members are absconding, and a search operation is underway. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further action will be taken after the report arrives.