Jammu, June 12 -- June 12, 2025, will be etched as a dark day in the history of Indian aviation. The devastating crash of Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad to London, has left the nation and the world grappling with shock and sorrow. Carrying 242 people-including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani-the ill-fated aircraft plunged into the BJ Medical College complex shortly after takeoff, leaving behind a trail of fire, destruction, and immense human loss.
The aircraft issued a distress "Mayday" call within minutes of departure but failed to respond further. In mere seconds, it lost altitude, burst into flames, and crashed into a densely populated hospital and medical hostel complex, setting buil...