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Air India Crash: Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, 52 British nationals among passengers on board AI171
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 12, 2025, 15:23 IST A tragic new layer has emerged in the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash that occurred shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, 2025. According to passenger manifest reports, former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among those on board the ill-fated flight AI171, which was en route to London Gatwick. TV9 Gujarati first reported Rupani's name appearing in the official passenger list, raising grave concerns about his safety. However, no official confirmation has been issued yet regarding his status. In another critical development, sources have confirmed that 52 British nationals were also on board the aircraft. The flight was carrying 242 individuals in total, including two pilots and ten cabin crew members. The aircraft gave a MAYDAY signal shortly after takeoff at 1:39 PM IST before crashing outside the airport perimeter in the Meghani Nagar locality. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) stated that the aircraft was under the command of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a veteran pilot with over 8,200 flying hours, assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had 1,100 hours of experience. The crash has prompted an immediate suspension of operations at Ahmedabad Airport. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Home Minister Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to rush to the site and coordinate emergency responses. With black smoke engulfing the crash site and rescue operations ongoing, authorities are yet to confirm the total number of survivors. The passenger list, now circulating in media circles, is under official verification. Further updates are expected from Air India and the Ministry of Civil Aviation as investigations continue. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
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Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash: Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani likely on crashed flight, says TV9 report
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 12, 2025, 14:38 IST A major aviation tragedy is unfolding in Ahmedabad as local channel TV9 Gujarati reported that former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani may have been on board the Air India flight AI171, which reportedly crashed near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Wednesday afternoon. While no official confirmation has come from authorities regarding Rupani's presence, TV9 flashed the alert around 2:27 PM, citing sources that the former CM might have been a passenger. The aircraft in question, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (registration number VT-ANB), was scheduled to operate the Ahmedabad–London (Gatwick) route. Flight data indicated that the plane was to depart at 13:10 IST with a revised estimate of 13:38 IST. However, its departure status remained 'estimated' at the time of the crash. According to initial reports from the State Police Control Room cited by ANI, the aircraft had 242 passengers on board when it reportedly went down near the Meghani Nagar area, just meters from the airport perimeter. Thick smoke and large flames were visible from the crash site, with visuals showing fire brigades and ambulances rushing in for rescue operations. There is still no confirmation on whether the plane had successfully taken off or crashed during a failed takeoff attempt. Rescue and firefighting operations are ongoing, and authorities have not released information on the number of casualties or survivors. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Air India, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation have not yet issued any official statements. This is a developing story. More updates to follow as information Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
