Couple from Ahmedabad killed in AI 171 crash was on errand to update Aadhaar card
Ahmedabad: A routine errand turned into a tragedy for Ranveersinh Chavda, 41, and his wife Chetnaba, 39, who lost their lives in the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12.
The couple was riding an electric two-wheeler near the Atulyam complex to sort out a correction in Chetnaba's Aadhaar card when the aircraft came down, crashing into a nearby building. The sudden, violent impact proved fatal for the couple.
The last rites of the couple, residents of Kubernagar, were performed on Wednesday after their DNA matched with their 11-year-old son, Mandip. The couple is also survived by a 20-year-old daughter, Krupa.
Chetansinh Chavda, a family friend, says Ranveersinh, who worked in the hospitality sector, and Chetnaba were happy as their 20-year-old daughter, Krupa had got married in March. "On Thursday, Ranveersinh took a two-hour break from his office, to get an affidavit."
Ranveersinh and Chetnaba went to the IG compound, where several advocates have their offices. "There was an error in Chetnaba's Aadhaar card, and the two went to get an affidavit so that they could get the changes made," said Chavda.
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As they passed through the crash site, fate intervened.
Burnt remnants of the hotel's scooter and half-charred documents, including the Aadhaar card, were recovered from the scene. The family received the mortal remains only on Wednesday, after forensic identification. Their final rites were performed the same day, with councillors from both the BJP and Congress in attendance.
Chavda said that Mandip, who is a Class 5 student, is yet to realise that his parents have left. "Had they postponed the visit by even a few minutes, they might still be alive. But destiny had other plans."
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