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Time of India
10 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Fragments of grief: AI 171 families cling to mementos from ashes — scorched gold jewellery and torn clothes, which tell stories of loss, are all that remain
Following the devastating AI 171 crash, families grapple with profound loss, receiving fragmented remains of their loved ones' belongings. A gold bar, a child's shoe, charred clothing, and a medicine packet serve as poignant reminders of lives tragically cut short. AHMEDABAD/VADODARA: The debris of the ill-fated flight AI 171 may have been cleared from Meghaninagar, but for the families of the 241 lives lost in the June 12 crash, the emotional wreckage remains. For many, closure comes in fragments: a child's lone shoe, scorched jewellery, torn clothes. These fragile items, returned by authorities, now carry unbearable meaning. They are fragments of love, loss, and all that never got to be said. For Yasin Vora of Ahmedabad, a bar of gold serves as the last tangible link to his wife Yasmin Bano, 51. "Yasmin had got a bracelet so our daughter-in-law could wear it for a baby shower, as it is customary to wear gold on that day. She was wearing it on the flight," says Yasin. A local goldsmith, moved by the tragedy, cleaned the jewellery without charge. "The ornaments were damaged, so we had it refined into a gold bar. I will keep it forever. " Yasmin had planned to fly on June 9 but delayed her journey to travel with his nephew Parvez, 31, and Parvez's four-year-old daughter Zuveriya who also died in the crash. His nephew Ejaz Vora says fragments of Parvez's and Zuveriya's clothing were buried with them. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Yasmin was headed to London to visit her sons, both expecting children. What should have been a joyous six-month visit turned into a farewell none could imagine. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Another grieving relative from Ahmedabad, who refused to be named, said he received a single shoe and an anklet belonging to the child who died in the crash. "That's all we got. That's all we could bury," he says quietly. In Bharuch, Dr Salim Kukreja recalls receiving the charred remains of his sister Sajida Salim's clothes and necklace. "We never opened the body bag. The necklace is the last thing I have of her." Rafik Daud from Diu holds his son Faizan's ring tightly. "They sent it along with his remains. It was proof of his identity. We got it cleaned and keep it close now." In Anand, the prominent Halani family mourns three members: Badruddin Halani, 62, Yasmin Halani, 60, and Malek Rajabali Halani, 65. They were headed to the UK to visit family. After the crash, Aseem Halani received only a piece of his father's trouser and a charred belt. "Nothing of my mother remains," he said. Riyaz Halani, Malek's son, received two scorched gold bangles. "They were on her wrists when she died." Badruddin, known for his social service in the UK, planned to travel to the US to raise funds for the Sainik School in Silvassa - a cause close to his heart. The Halani family awaits the return of the rest of the baggage, currently in police custody. "We have been told that after verification, it will be handed over to Air India, which will then contact the families," said Riyaz. Vadodara resident Heer Prajapati, whose mother Kalpana Prajapati was among the victims, said all they received was a medicine packet stuck to her body after the crash. "She had been carrying it in her handbag. That's how they identified her," said Heer. "She wore gold bangles and other jewellery, but I suppose they were destroyed." He plans to approach police in Ahmedabad with a formal request for any remaining belongings. There were others who have not been as fortunate. Arvind Khunt from Gir-Somnath, who lost his son Neel, said, "We got nothing. Not even his phone, laptop or bag. They said they'll inform us if anything turns up."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
52-year-old falls to death in a pit near Kharicut canal
Ahmedabad: The city witnessed two rain-related deaths on Wednesday evening after a sudden spell of heavy downpour flooded several parts of the city, exposing the fragile civic infrastructure. The incidents occurred in Odhav and Naroda areas after 5 inches of rain fell within a few hours, leaving roads submerged, vehicles stranded, and citizens struggling through waterlogged streets late into the night. The first incident took place near Ambikanagar, Odhav, around 8.50pm. A 52-year-old resident, identified later as a two-wheeler rider from the Bela Park locality, fell into an open drainage pit near Kharicut canal while riding past Mogal Mata Mandir. The waterlogged road had no visible barricades, and continuous rainfall made visibility poor. The rider was swept into a large drainage line due to the strong water current. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Fire brigade teams from Odhav and Nikol stations were deployed. After working through the night, the team managed to locate the man's body nearly 200 feet inside the drainage line around 4am Thursday. His motorbike was also retrieved. Deputy municipal commissioner Mirant Parekh said, "A committee is being formed to investigate the circumstances leading to the death of the individual who died after falling into a pit near the Kharicut Canal." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like USDJPY đang đi lên không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The pit was part of the Rs 1,200 crore Kharicut redevelopment project. Residents have alleged that there were no barricades to warn people, which led to the fatal fall. In another incident, a man aged around 25 fell into logged rainwater in the Naroda GIDC area and died. Preliminary investigation by Naroda police indicated accidental death due to slipping into a water-filled depression. At Gomtipur Garden, a 60-foot-long and 7-foot-high wall collapsed, damaging a loading auto, four motorcycles, four autorickshaws, and a pan kiosk. The heavy rain disrupted normal life across the city. Localities including Maninagar, Vatva, CTM, Hatkeshwar, Khokhra, Nikol, Odhav, Rakhial, and Viratnagar experienced flooding. Roads caved in and several trees collapsed, blocking vehicular movement. In Bhaipura, a house collapse was reported, though no injuries occurred. At CTM, a van fell into a canal and had to be pulled out using a crane. In Amraiwadi and Siddheshwari Society, floodwaters entered homes, prompting emergency evacuations by fire services.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
HC reserves verdict on plea challenging formation of UCC panel
Ahmedabad: Justice Niral Mehta of the Gujarat high court on Thursday reserved his verdict on a petition challenging the formation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) committee after hearing arguments from both sides. The petition sought directions to the state govt to include members from different religious communities and to ensure the process was consultative in nature. The petitioner, Abdul Vahab Sopariwala, through his counsel Zamir Shaikh, argued that the five-member panel formed to examine the need for a UCC lacks representation from Christian, Muslim, Parsi, Sikh, or Jain communities. He further contended that the committee members lacked expertise in personal laws, and alleged that some were politically appointed and therefore interested parties. The state govt defended the formation of the committee, stating it was an administrative decision made under powers granted by Article 162 of the Constitution. It further argued that there is no statutory provision mandating the composition of such a committee in any particular manner, and therefore, the petitioner's demands were unfounded. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Responding to allegations that the committee's process was not consultative, the state maintained that the panel was tasked with considering representations from all sections of society. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The petitioner specifically raised concerns over the qualifications of the members, stating that retired IAS officer C L Meena is not a jurist and had no experience with the Law Commission. Another member, advocate R C Kodekar, was said to primarily practice criminal law rather than civil law. The third member, Dakshesh Thakkar, was a former university vice-chancellor who, the petitioner claimed, was closely aligned with the ruling party. Similar concerns were raised about the fifth member, Gita Shroff, who was also alleged to have close ties to the party in power.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Kada village chief to lead drive that once welcomed her
SLUG: SCHOOLGIRL TO SARPANCH Gandhinagar: Nineteen years ago, Khushali Rabari was enrolled in school during the annual Shala Praveshotsav (school enrolment drive) at her village, Kada, in Mehsana district. On Friday, as the newly elected sarpanch of the village, she will lead the enrolment drive in her village. "I am currently in my final year of nursing. There are many opportunities to work abroad after nursing, but I developed an interest in politics. With the blessings of the villagers, I now have this opportunity to serve them, and I will work to further develop our village," an official statement said, quoting Rabari, the newly elected sarpanch of Kada village. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Khushali is currently in her final year at Sankalchand Patel University in Visnagar. She said she was inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. She won the sarpanch election of Kada village by 1,320 votes. She is eager to enhance basic amenities and undertake other development projects to serve the villagers.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Gujarat chief minister reviews implementation of high-priority projects
Gandhinagar: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday reviewed the progress of implementation of high-priority projects worth Rs 18,000 crore in the state. He directed senior officials to conduct field visits for ongoing project monitoring and follow-up. Among the projects reviewed by the CM were the Surat-Vapi deep-sea pipeline project, the Bhavnagar brownfield port development project, the Sutrapada–Veraval–Madhwad fishing harbour development, the widening and strengthening of highways, and the construction of major bridges. Additionally, the construction of new civil hospitals in Surat and Mansa, the construction of 10,000 EWS housing units in Ahmedabad, a railway overbridge at Talod, and the construction of a police training centre at Khalal in Kheda were also reviewed. An official statement said that the CM directed the formation of a high-level committee under the chairmanship of the chief secretary to periodically hold review meetings. This is to ensure coordination among departments from the initial stage to the completion of these high-priority projects. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Gandhinagar: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday reviewed the progress of implementation of high-priority projects worth Rs 18,000 crore in the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo He directed senior officials to conduct field visits for ongoing project monitoring and follow-up. Among the projects reviewed by the CM were the Surat-Vapi deep-sea pipeline project, the Bhavnagar brownfield port development project, the Sutrapada–Veraval–Madhwad fishing harbour development, the widening and strengthening of highways, and the construction of major bridges. Additionally, the construction of new civil hospitals in Surat and Mansa, the construction of 10,000 EWS housing units in Ahmedabad, a railway overbridge at Talod, and the construction of a police training centre at Khalal in Kheda were also reviewed. An official statement said that the CM directed the formation of a high-level committee under the chairmanship of the chief secretary to periodically hold review meetings. This is to ensure coordination among departments from the initial stage to the completion of these high-priority projects.
