Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Express Grief Over Air India AI171 Tragedy
By Khushi Sikarwar |
13/06/2025 |
Categories: India
June 13, 2025 | New Delhi
In the wake of the catastrophic Air India Flight AI171 crash near Ahmedabad, celebrities, citizens, and leaders from across the country have expressed shock and grief over one of the worst aviation disasters in India’s recent history. Among them, cricket icon Virat Kohli and actor-producer Anushka Sharma shared emotional tributes on their Instagram stories, offering condolences to the victims and their families.
Virat Kohli Expresses Grief:
“Shocked to hear about the plane crash at Ahmedabad today. Praying for all those affected and thoughts with their families 💔🙏.”
His wife, Anushka Sharma, echoed similar sentiments:
“Saddened to hear about the plane crash today 💔 Thoughts and prayers with the passengers and their families 🙏.”
Their messages came just hours after Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner headed to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at approximately 1:38 PM IST on June 12.
The aircraft plummeted less than a minute after takeoff, crashing into the BJ Medical College hostel, resulting in a fiery explosion that claimed the lives of 241 people on board. The lone survivor, identified as Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a 40-year-old British-Indian national, is currently undergoing treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
The tragedy has also left many people dead on the ground, mostly students and staff of the medical college, with dozens more critically injured.
The aircraft, built in 2010, was part of Air India’s long-haul fleet and had completed over 39,000 flight hours. Investigators are now probing potential causes including mechanical failure, gear/flap misconfiguration, or engine issues. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is leading the investigation, with support from Boeing, the FAA, and international aviation authorities.
The Tata Group, which owns Air India, has announced financial compensation for families of the victims and pledged support for rebuilding the damaged hostel infrastructure.
We are deeply anguished by the tragic event involving Air India Flight 171.
No words can adequately express the grief we feel at this moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and with those who have been injured.
As India mourns this heartbreaking incident, voices like those of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma reflect the collective sorrow of a nation in shock. Their words are a powerful reminder of the lives lost and the importance of compassion and solidarity in moments of collective grief.
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