New Delhi – The tragic plane crash that occurred in Ahmedabad has now claimed 270 lives, according to official reports released on Saturday. Among the deceased, 21 bodies were recovered from the vicinity of a medical college hostel, with nine confirmed to be hostel residents. Authorities also confirmed that out of 32 injured individuals receiving treatment, 16 were students, and 12 of them have been discharged.
One of the survivors under treatment is Ramesh Vishwas Kumar, who was aboard the ill-fated flight. The aircraft was carrying 230 passengers, two pilots, and 10 crew members—making up a total of 242 individuals. The deceased include passengers, airline staff, local residents, and people from nearby buildings.
Reports also confirm that ten doctors and their families residing in the BJ Medical College residential quarters were among the dead. The search for those still missing continues under the leadership of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
In response to the incident, India’s Civil Aviation Minister, Ram Mohan Naidu, has announced a comprehensive investigation into the crash. The inquiry will include aviation safety experts and is expected to be completed within three months. The minister emphasized that DNA testing will be conducted before handing over bodies to the relatives and that no compromises will be made on safety standards.
Gujarat’s Home Minister, Harsh Sanghvi, reviewed the progress of DNA profiling, which is being carried out at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Gandhinagar.
So far, it is estimated that all 241 individuals on the plane and 38 people from the building and nearby areas have died in the crash.
