‘We now pray at night': Ahmedabad plane crash sparks fear among locals near airport
Patna: Thursday's crash in Ahmedabad has sent ripples of fear across the country, especially among residents living close to airports. In Patna, communities surrounding Jayprakash Narayan International Airport are gripped by anxiety with each passing aircraft overhead serving as a grim reminder of what could go wrong.
For years, the roar of jet engines was a familiar sound. Now, that very noise has become a source of dread, particularly for children, who once watched flights with wonder.
"Local residents are now apprehensive about the safety of their homes and families. Many are praying fervently every time they hear the sound of an aircraft engine, hoping that it will pass safely overhead. The vibrations of low-flying aircraft, once an ordinary part of life, have become a source of concern now," said Rajeshwar Singh, a resident of Birla Colony.
Some residents have even begun reciting prayers before bedtime. The short runway of Patna Airport, flanked by Patna zoo and Golf Club on one side and dense residential zones on the others, adds to their distress.
"I have started chanting 'Hanuman Chalisa' before going to sleep after the Ahmedabad tragedy for the sake of my family and other residents. The airport should have shifted to the outskirts of the city," said Ranjan Choudhary of Alkapuri.
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Rajesh Dwivedi, a govt school teacher from Sadhnapuri, recalled the 2000 Gardanibagh crash. "I saw the flyers' screams when they were charred to death after the crash. It had such an impact on me that I could not have a sound sleep for more than ten days. Now the same memories have once again been recalled in my mind," he said.
Children and elderly residents have been particularly affected. "At my age, such incidents make you more nervous. I've started keeping important documents ready, just in case," said 68-year-old Saraswati Devi.
"I never thought about the safety of planes until this incident happened. Now, I'm always worried," said Ramesh Prasad of Mahua Bagh.
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