Guwahati, June 12 -- An Air India Boeing 787, Flight AI171 bound for London Gatwick, crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad International Airport on Thursday afternoon (June 12, 2025).

According to sources, the ill-fated flight was carrying 242 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was reportedly seated in the second row.

The aircraft was observed rapidly losing altitude before crashing in the Meghaninagar area near the airport around 2:00 PM. Thick plumes of smoke were seen billowing for miles from the crash site.

Following the crash, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has swiftly ordered immediate rescue and relief operations, citing the critical need for prompt medical treatment for...