Kamdar kin: One crash snatched our 3 generations
"One accident destroyed three generations of our family.
We are left with an irredeemable void in our hearts," said a family member at a gathering organised on Saturday evening to pay tribute to the lives lost.
Members of Nagpur's Gujarati-Jain community came together to stand by the Kamdar family who lost three loved ones in the plane crash.
The accident claimed the life of 32-year-old Yasha Kamdar Modha, her mother-in-law Rakshaben Modha, and her young son Rudra.
Yasha was described as a lively and affectionate person.
A mathematics postgraduate who had moved to Germany after marriage, she was remembered for her quick grasp of German language and her soulful singing. "She picked up German in no time," said a relative. "She was brilliant, but more than that, she was full of life."
Emotions ran high as a nostalgic audio clip of Yasha singing a popular 1990s devotional track was played. Her voice resonated through the hall, stirring deep emotions among the attendees.
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Many in the gathering were visibly moved, some quietly wiping away tears. "Hearing her voice again, especially in such a moment of grief, was overwhelming," shared a close family friend.
Community elder Kirti Shah told TOI: "This tragedy is not confined to one family — it has affected all of us. Yasha was one of our own. Despite living abroad for several years, she never distanced herself from her roots. She remained connected, involved, and proud of her heritage," she said.
Kunal Jain, a long-time friend of the Kamdar family, spoke about the fear and shock the crash had triggered in the community. "It's hard to process something so sudden and irreversible. Accidents like these make you question everything. There's a sense of fear around air travel now," he admitted. "But we also have to remind ourselves that flights are essential in today's world. They connect us, bring families together, and open opportunities.
We can't let fear paralyse our lives, even in the face of tragedy."
Two other friends of the Kamdars, who wished not to be named, echoed similar sentiments about the family and the respect for them in the community. "The Kamdars were always ready to help anyone in need — quietly, without seeking attention or recognition. They were humble, warm-hearted people who treated everyone like family," one of them said.
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