By SCALE UB news team : 15/06/2025

News summary:

Ravi Thakor, a hostel canteen cook, narrowly avoided tragedy when the Air India Crash hit B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad, killing at least 271. His two-year‑old daughter and mother, both inside the canteen, are still missing. Clinging to hope after one passenger’s miraculous survival, Thakor and his wife have submitted DNA samples and continue their relentless search at hospitals and the morgue. reuters.com+14reuters.com+14m.economictimes.com+14

Detail news:

On June 12, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London crashed mere seconds after takeoff into the B.J. Medical College hostel canteen. The disaster killed at least 271 people – including 241 passengers and crew, and around 30 individuals on the ground.

A Family Plunged Into Uncertainty
Among those affected is Ravi Thakor, the canteen’s cook. He and his wife had stepped out just before the crash to deliver lunchboxes, leaving behind their toddler daughter and Ravi’s mother inside. The pair remain missing after days of searching hospitals and the morgue. omanobserver.om+5m.economictimes.com+5reuters.com+5

“If one of the plane passengers could survive the crash, there could be a second miracle,” Thakor told reporters, referencing the lone survivor, British‑Indian passenger Viswashkumar Ramesh. m.economictimes.com+14m.economictimes.com+14reuters.com+14

Identification Efforts Underway
Authorities are treating the pair as missing persons. Thakor and his wife have provided DNA samples to assist with victim identification. So far, only 32 bodies have been confirmed through DNA matching – a slow and emotionally draining process. m.economictimes.com+5m.economictimes.com+5reuters.com+5

Miracle Amidst Tragedy
In a rare act of survival, Viswashkumar Ramesh, seated by an emergency exit, walked away with minor injuries – a testament to both fortune and chaos. His survival fuels Thakor’s determination. washingtonpost.com

Wider Impact and Response

• Rescue teams, including NDRF, CISF, and Fire Services, raced against time amid burning debris and scattered lunch plates. omanobserver.om+12reuters.com+12reuters.com+12

• India’s Civil Aviation Ministry launched mandatory inspections of all Boeing 787 aircraft after the crash. reuters.com+13reuters.com+13theguardian.com+13

• Boeing, GE Aerospace, and Indian safety investigators have begun analyzing black box data. reuters.com+3theguardian.com+3reuters.com+3

What Happens Next?
Investigators are examining engine performance, landing gear position, and takeoff flight parameters. A detailed report is expected within months. Meanwhile, DNA identification efforts continue, with many families still waiting for closure. reuters.com