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SBS Australia
10-07-2025
- General
- SBS Australia
Rupal went to India for a week, but she never returned to the UK
Air India flight AI171, en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after take-off, killing more than 270 people and sending shockwaves across the globe. Among those grieving a loved one is Sydney-based Yogita Patel, whose sister-in-law, Rupal Patel, was one of the victims on board the ill-fated flight to London Gatwick Airport. Speaking to SBS Gujarati, Yogita recounted the moment she learned about the disaster. "I was working overtime when I saw a message on social media about a plane crash. Initially, I ignored it. But then I received another message in a different group and realised it was serious," she said. It was only then that Yogita discovered the crash involved the same flight Rupal had boarded. "I immediately called my brother. He cried out loud and said, 'Rupal is gone,' and then hung up." Desperate for answers, Yogita turned to news channels and reached out to relatives, who confirmed the news. Final conversation Yogita remembered her final phone call with Rupal. It was a short conversation in which Rupal mentioned she was at the bank and would call back later — a call that never came. According to Yogita, Rupal had travelled to India just a week earlier for a follow-up medical check-up following surgery in the UK. My brother asked me to tell Rupal to go back to India for another check-up to help with her recovery. She took my advice and went — but just five days later, she was gone. Yogita Patel University of Wollongong India Campus employee among the victims Kalyani Brahmbhatt, an administrative officer at the University of Wollongong's India campus, also lost her life in the crash. Her husband, Gaurav, was with her. In a statement to SBS Gujarati, a university spokesperson expressed deep sorrow: The University of Wollongong is deeply saddened by the passing of our colleague Kalyani Brahmbhatt, and her husband Gaurav, in the Air India crash on June 12. Spokesperson, University of Wollongong "A deeply respected and much-loved member of our UOW India community, Kalyani will be dearly missed. Kalyani was one of the first to join UOW India's team where she played an instrumental role in helping to set up the campus," the university said in a statement. "Our deepest thoughts and sympathies are with all those affected by this tragedy, especially to Kalyani and Gaurav's daughter and son and their families, as well as to our colleagues at UOW India." SBS Gujarati is a part of SBS South Asian, the destination channel for all South Asians living in Australia. Tune in to SBS Gujarati live on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2pm on SBS South Asian on digital radio, on channel 305 on your television, via the SBS Audio app or stream from our website . You can also enjoy programs in 10 South Asian languages, plus SBS Spice content in English. It is also available on SBS On Demand Listen to SBS Gujarati every Wednesday and Friday at 2 pm
Canada News.Net
05-07-2025
- General
- Canada News.Net
"I hugged her, asked her to take care": Brother's last interaction with sister killed in Ahmedabad plane crash
Kheda (Gujarat) [India], June 13 (ANI): Rupal Patel (45), who was visiting her maternal home from London in Uttarsanda village in Nadiad of Kheda district for medical treatment, was one of the 241 passengers onboard that were killed in the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash. She is survived by her three children and husband. Pawan Patel, brother of deceased Rupal Patel, said that he had gone to see his sister off at the airport for her London-bound flight, where she had been living with her family for 15 years. 'My sister had come to Nadiad for treatment. She had a flight today and had to return to London. I had gone to drop her off. However, I got the news that the flight had crashed as soon as I returned home. My sister has been living in London for 15 years and is staying there with her husband and three children,' Patel told reporters here. Sharing the last interaction with his sister, Pawan Patel said that he helped Rupal with her luggage since she was suffering from a medical condition. He hugged her in the end, asking her to take care. 'She was suffering from a medical condition. I helped her with her luggage and gave her a hug at the end. I asked her to take care of herself. My DNA sample has been collected, and I have been told that the report will come after 72 hours,' Patel added. Heena Patel, sister-in-law of Rupal Patel, said, 'My sister-in-law has died in this incident. She lived in London and came to India for medical treatment. She stayed with us during her visit.' The Boeing 787-8, Air India flight 171, which crashed shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, has claimed the lives of 241 people onboard. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has increased the number of teams attending to the emergency situation at the plane crash site in Ahmedabad. NDRF Inspector Vinay Kumar said that the specialised force has recovered 81 bodies so far and has deployed seven teams to help with the emergency situation. The passenger flight crashed near the airport into a resident doctors' hostel building on Thursday, claiming the lives of 241 people onboard, including 12 crew members. Meanwhile, a formal investigation has been launched by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the deadly crash of Air India flight 171 that killed 241 people onboard, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed on Thursday. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is a division of the Ministry of Civil Aviation tasked with probing aircraft accidents in India. 'Following the tragic incident in Ahmedabad, a formal investigation has been initiated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), in line with international protocols set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO),' Naidu posted on X. He informed that the Indian government was also constituting a high-level committee of people with expertise in multiple disciplines to examine the crash incident and devise ways to strengthen aviation safety by preventing such incidents in the future. Meanwhile, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), a federal agency authorised by Congress to investigate civil aviation accidents in the United States (US), is gearing up to send a team of investigators to India to assist with probing the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash. The flight, which was operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12, 2025, carried 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian national. The Tata group-owned airline has set up a dedicated passenger hotline number, 1800 5691 444, to provide more information. Those calling from outside India can call +91 8062779200. Miraculously, one person has survived the deadly crash, the airline authorities said, adding that the survivor was a British national of Indian origin. The aircraft was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with 8,200 hours of flying experience, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 flying hours. According to Air Traffic Control (ATC), the aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from runway 23. It made a Mayday call to ATC, but thereafter, the aircraft did not respond to the calls made by ATC. Immediately after departing Runway 23, the aircraft fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter. An official said heavy black smoke was coming from the accident site. The Tata Group has announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of each person who lost their lives in the crash. (ANI)
Canada Standard
13-06-2025
- General
- Canada Standard
"I hugged her, asked her to take care": Brother's last interaction with sister killed in Ahmedabad plane crash
Kheda (Gujarat) [India], June 13 (ANI): Rupal Patel (45), who was visiting her maternal home from London in Uttarsanda village in Nadiad of Kheda district for medical treatment, was one of the 241 passengers onboard that were killed in the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash. She is survived by her three children and husband. Pawan Patel, brother of deceased Rupal Patel, said that he had gone to see his sister off at the airport for her London-bound flight, where she had been living with her family for 15 years. 'My sister had come to Nadiad for treatment. She had a flight today and had to return to London. I had gone to drop her off. However, I got the news that the flight had crashed as soon as I returned home. My sister has been living in London for 15 years and is staying there with her husband and three children,' Patel told reporters here. Sharing the last interaction with his sister, Pawan Patel said that he helped Rupal with her luggage since she was suffering from a medical condition. He hugged her in the end, asking her to take care. 'She was suffering from a medical condition. I helped her with her luggage and gave her a hug at the end. I asked her to take care of herself. My DNA sample has been collected, and I have been told that the report will come after 72 hours,' Patel added. Heena Patel, sister-in-law of Rupal Patel, said, 'My sister-in-law has died in this incident. She lived in London and came to India for medical treatment. She stayed with us during her visit.' The Boeing 787-8, Air India flight 171, which crashed shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, has claimed the lives of 241 people onboard. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has increased the number of teams attending to the emergency situation at the plane crash site in Ahmedabad. NDRF Inspector Vinay Kumar said that the specialised force has recovered 81 bodies so far and has deployed seven teams to help with the emergency situation. The passenger flight crashed near the airport into a resident doctors' hostel building on Thursday, claiming the lives of 241 people onboard, including 12 crew members. Meanwhile, a formal investigation has been launched by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the deadly crash of Air India flight 171 that killed 241 people onboard, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed on Thursday. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is a division of the Ministry of Civil Aviation tasked with probing aircraft accidents in India. 'Following the tragic incident in Ahmedabad, a formal investigation has been initiated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), in line with international protocols set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO),' Naidu posted on X. He informed that the Indian government was also constituting a high-level committee of people with expertise in multiple disciplines to examine the crash incident and devise ways to strengthen aviation safety by preventing such incidents in the future. Meanwhile, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), a federal agency authorised by Congress to investigate civil aviation accidents in the United States (US), is gearing up to send a team of investigators to India to assist with probing the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash. The flight, which was operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12, 2025, carried 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian national. The Tata group-owned airline has set up a dedicated passenger hotline number, 1800 5691 444, to provide more information. Those calling from outside India can call +91 8062779200. Miraculously, one person has survived the deadly crash, the airline authorities said, adding that the survivor was a British national of Indian origin. The aircraft was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with 8,200 hours of flying experience, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 flying hours. According to Air Traffic Control (ATC), the aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from runway 23. It made a Mayday call to ATC, but thereafter, the aircraft did not respond to the calls made by ATC. Immediately after departing Runway 23, the aircraft fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter. An official said heavy black smoke was coming from the accident site. The Tata Group has announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of each person who lost their lives in the crash. (ANI)
Mint
13-06-2025
- General
- Mint
‘Gave her a hug': Brother speaks about his last interaction with sister before Air India plane crash
Rupal Patel lost her life in the Air India plane crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad. The 45-year-old woman was London-based and came to India for medical treatment. She returned to her maternal home in Uttarsanda village, Nadiad. Rupal had been living in London with her husband and three children for the past 15 years. The woman is survived by her husband, 13-year-old son and 7-year-old twin daughters. They have left for India, Pawan informed. Her brother, Pawan Patel, spoke about his final moments with her. He had gone to Ahmedabad Airport to drop her off for her return flight. 'She was suffering from a medical condition. I helped her with her luggage and gave her a hug at the end. I asked her to take care of herself,' ANI quoted Patel as saying. Just after reaching home, he heard that the flight had crashed. Rupal was among the 241 passengers who lost their lives in the Air India plane crash. Her family and community are in deep shock and mourning. The news has left many shaken, especially those who had just seen her before the journey that ended in tragedy. 'My DNA sample has been collected, and I have been told that the report will come after 72 hours," Patel added. Rupal Patel's sister-in-law, Heena Patel, said that Rupal had been residing with their family during her stay. Just after taking off from Runway 23, Air India flight 171, a Boeing 787-8, crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. In a miraculous turn, one person has survived the crash. The airline confirmed that the survivor is a British national of Indian origin. The man apparently jumped off the emergency exit just before the crash. In a video that is doing the round on social media, he is seen walking to an ambulance. However, the Air India plane crash left no other survivor. Tata Group, which owns Air India, has announced a compensation of ₹ 1 crore for the families of each person who died in the accident. The incident has left the nation in shock. Investigations are now underway to find out what caused the crash. The plane crashed into a resident doctors' hostel building near the airport. It was lunchtime, and around 60 junior doctors were having their meal. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed seven teams at the crash site. NDRF Inspector Vinay Kumar confirmed that 81 bodies had been recovered so far, ANI reported. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched a formal probe. It works under the Ministry of Civil Aviation and investigates major plane accidents in India.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
I hugged her, asked her to take care: Brother's last interaction with sister killed in Ahmedabad plane crash
Rupal Patel (45), who was visiting her maternal home from London in Uttarsanda village in Nadiad of Kheda district for medical treatment, was one of the 241 passengers onboard that were killed in the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash . She is survived by her three children and husband. Pawan Patel, brother of deceased Rupal Patel, said that he had gone to see his sister off at the airport for her London-bound flight, where she had been living with her family for 15 years. "My sister had come to Nadiad for treatment. She had a flight today and had to return to London. I had gone to drop her off. However, I got the news that the flight had crashed as soon as I returned home. My sister has been living in London for 15 years and is staying there with her husband and three children," Patel told reporters here. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bank Owned Properties For Sale In Margasuka (Prices May Surprise You) Foreclosed Homes | Search ads Search Now Undo Sharing the last interaction with his sister, Pawan Patel said that he helped Rupal with her luggage since she was suffering from a medical condition. He hugged her in the end, asking her to take care. "She was suffering from a medical condition. I helped her with her luggage and gave her a hug at the end. I asked her to take care of herself. My DNA sample has been collected, and I have been told that the report will come after 72 hours," Patel added. Live Events Heena Patel, sister-in-law of Rupal Patel, said, "My sister-in-law has died in this incident. She lived in London and came to India for medical treatment. She stayed with us during her visit." The Boeing 787-8, Air India flight 171 , which crashed shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, has claimed the lives of 241 people onboard. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has increased the number of teams attending to the emergency situation at the plane crash site in Ahmedabad. NDRF Inspector Vinay Kumar said that the specialised force has recovered 81 bodies so far and has deployed seven teams to help with the emergency situation. The passenger flight crashed near the airport into a resident doctors' hostel building on Thursday, claiming the lives of 241 people onboard, including 12 crew members. Meanwhile, a formal investigation has been launched by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the deadly crash of Air India flight 171 that killed 241 people onboard, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed on Thursday. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is a division of the Ministry of Civil Aviation tasked with probing aircraft accidents in India. "Following the tragic incident in Ahmedabad, a formal investigation has been initiated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), in line with international protocols set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)," Naidu posted on X. He informed that the Indian government was also constituting a high-level committee of people with expertise in multiple disciplines to examine the crash incident and devise ways to strengthen aviation safety by preventing such incidents in the future. Meanwhile, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), a federal agency authorised by Congress to investigate civil aviation accidents in the United States (US), is gearing up to send a team of investigators to India to assist with probing the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash . The flight, which was operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12, 2025, carried 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian national. The Tata group-owned airline has set up a dedicated passenger hotline number, 1800 5691 444, to provide more information. Those calling from outside India can call +91 8062779200. Miraculously, one person has survived the deadly crash, the airline authorities said, adding that the survivor was a British national of Indian origin. The aircraft was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a Line Training Captain with 8,200 hours of flying experience, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had logged 1,100 flying hours. According to Air Traffic Control (ATC), the aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1339 IST (0809 UTC) from runway 23. It made a Mayday call to ATC, but thereafter, the aircraft did not respond to the calls made by ATC. Immediately after departing Runway 23, the aircraft fell on the ground outside the airport perimeter. An official said heavy black smoke was coming from the accident site. The Tata Group has announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of each person who lost their lives in the crash.
