Guwahati, June 22 -- A massive crowd filled the streets of Imphal to pay tribute to 23-year-old cabin crew member Nganthoi Sharma Kongbrailatpam, who perished in the Air India Flight AI171 crash near Ahmedabad on June 12.

Her remains arrived on IndiGo Flight 6E 5118 from Ahmedabad via Delhi at 1.10 pm, and Imphal International Airport organized a dignified floral tribute.

After the solemn ceremony, they placed her casket on an open truck and transported it to her home in Thoubal.

Thousands lined the route, some in stunned silence, others shedding tears, as petals rained and prayers accompanied the convoy.

In Thoubal, mourners, including family, friends, and political figures like INC MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam and MLA Surjakumar Okram,...