Agartala, June 13 -- A day after the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Gujarat's Ahmedabad that claimed 241 lives, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday described it as the "saddest day for all of us," expressing deep sorrow over the devastating loss of life.

Speaking about the aftermath of the crash, CM Saha noted that the aircraft fell in a populated area where students and doctors were having their meals, leading to further casualties on the ground.

"This was the saddest day for us...We had never even thought about such an incident. This was a Dreamliner, and the pilots were experienced. Still, there was an accident. The area where the plane fell was one where students and doctors were having their meal. Several peop...