More than 72 hours after India’s deadliest aviation tragedy in recent memory, Rohit Patel – a father mourning the loss of his two children – stood trembling before a room of Indian health and investigative officials in Ahmedabad and demanded answers.

Medical students who survived when an Air India plane crashed into their hostel in Ahmedabad, India, say their first reaction was to help treat the injured.

The mortal remains of Gujarat's former chief minister Vijay Rupani, who was one of the victims of the deadly air crash in Ahmedabad, were handed over to his family members on Monday. His remains were then brought to Rajkot, his hometown, for the last rites.

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who perished in an Air India crash, was cremated with state honors in Rajkot. Union Home Minister Amit Shah led tributes, and a massive crowd gathered for the funeral procession.

Rupani was among the 242 people aboard the doomed Flight AI171 that took off from the Ahmedabad airport on June 12 and was en route to London's Gatwick airport. The BJP leader was on his way to meet his daughter in the British capital.

Government provides detailed instructions for relatives of Boeing 787 crash victims in Ahmedabad, including DNA matching process and body collection.

In another post on Air India’s official X handle, the airlines said, “Air India stands in solidarity with the families of the passengers who tragically lost their lives in the recent accident. Our teams on the ground are doing everything possible to extend care and support during this incredibly difficult time.