Air India Crash, Family Identifies Victim By A Gold Pendant Gifted By Husband, Were Visiting For Eid

The AI171 crash on June 12, 2025, left several families in tears and heartbroken. The plane carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members crashed on the roof of a medical college hostel, resulting in the demise of 241 passengers and several trainee doctors. The casualties keep on rising as the day passes by, and so far, there have been 265 identified deaths. As the country grieves with the families of the victims, another heartbreaking story of the Syed family has come forward.   

Syed Nafisa Bano's family identifies her by her gold necklace

Between the crash, fire and debris, it has been difficult for families to identify their loved ones and for the rescuers to make it possible. Unfortunately, for Syed Nafisa Bano's family, recognition didn't come from a face but from a small gold pendant. The jewellery piece was a gift from Nafisa's husband, and she wore the same one at the time of the crash. What was meant as a symbol of love became her only identification after the crash.

Syed Nafisa Bano had boarded the Air India AI171, Boeing Dreamliner with her husband, Syed Inayat Ali, and their two young children, Taskin Ali and Waqee Ali. The family was visiting the country for Eid al-Adha and had spent some quality time with the rest of their families. The family was buzzing with excitement as they got on board to return to London after spending two months with their relatives. However, little did they know that this would become their last flight. Soon enough, the family that once huddled together for a picture beaming with happiness turned into a sobbing crowd mourning the loss of their loved ones.

The tragic crash of the AI171 Boeing Dreamliner 

The tragedy has taken away the lives of hundreds of people, with parents left in tears and kids left orphaned, there is nothing that can soothe these families' pain but time. The unfortunate incident took place around 1:30 pm on June 12, 2025, less than a minute after the flight had taken off from Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport to Gatwick Airport in London. However, within seconds of its take-off, the flight lost control descending from a height of 625 feet. The pilot sent a May Day call. However, it was too late, and before the station could respond, the flight had already collapsed on the roof of a medical college hostel. 

The flight was also boarded by the former CM of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, who also passed away in the accident. The politician was headed to London to be with his family. His wife, Anjali Rupani was staying with their daughter in London for the past six months. However, hearing the unfortunate news, she soon returned, her cries evident of the unbearable pain she feels about her husband's demise. The crash left a sole survivor who was seated on 11 A and was fortunate enough to escape the flight before the plane caught on fire. He is currently being treated in the hospital. Witnesses have also reported seeing the aircraft struggling to gain altitude. 

Team BollywoodShaadis extends our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives in the crash.

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