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Mint
16 hours ago
- Mint
Air India Plane crash: 9 days after tragedy, eight families continue to wait for DNA samples to match
The identities of at least eight victims who died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, are yet to be known as the DNA samples have not yet matched. The authorities have asked the families to submit a DNA sample of another relative as the previous ones failed to match. According to the details, DNA samples of 247 victims have been matched, and 232 bodies have been handed over to their families till Saturday, reported PTI. "Unless there is a match, bodies cannot be handed over to the kin," said Rakesh Joshi, medical superintendent, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. Doctor Joshi said that since the DNA matching process is highly sensitive and involves legal protocols, it is being conducted with utmost seriousness and speed. "When there is no match for a longer period of time, then you can ask another sample from another relative. If one sibling has given the sample, then a sample of another sibling is sought for matching the DNA with that of the victim," he said. "We generally prefer a sample of father or son/daughter. If not, then we take a sample of another available member," Joshi added. To ease the lengthy process, Forensic Science University, along with associated institutions, local administrative authorities, the state government's health and other departments, and various agencies are working tirelessly. Ahmedabad-based filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala's mortal remains were handed over to his family only after the matching of DNA samples confirmed that he died in the catastrophe. He was reported missing following the June 12 air plane crash. Police said that through the matching of DNA samples it has been confirmed that filmmaker Jirawala has died in the plane crash. He was passing by from the area on his two-wheeler just when the London-bound plane plunged into a hostel complex. On 12 June, the London-bound Air India flight AI-171 carrying 242 passengers and crew members crashed in Ahmedabad moments after it off from the city airport. In the crash 241 were killed on board and 29 on the ground as the aircraft smashed into a medical complex in Meghaninagar. With some bodies were burnt beyond recognition or damaged otherwise, authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of victims of the horrific tragedy. Relatives and friends gave an emotional farewell to Deepak Pathak and Irfan Shaikh, the two crew members of the ill-fated flight, in Maharashtra's Badlapur in Thane district and Pimpri-Chinchwad near Pune city, respectively. Deepak Pathak's body was consigned to flames at a crematorium in the presence of thousands of mourners. He had been serving the national carrier for the past 11 years and his identification was confirmed through DNA testing. While, Pimpri Chinchwad-based Shaikh family had received Irfan's remains after a DNA match on Friday. It was brought to Pune and his last rites were held at a graveyard in Nehru Nagar in the presence of family, neighbours, friends, and leaders from across political parties.
Mint
17 hours ago
- Mint
‘He called our mother that morning…': Air India crew member Deepak Pathak, who died in Ahmedabad plane crash, cremated
Air India crew member Deepak Pathak, who died in Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12, was cremated on Saturday at a Badlapur crematorium in the presence of thousands of mourners. Tears rolled down the faces as the coffin arrived at his residence in Rawal Complex on Ambernath-Badlapur Road. His body was handed over to his family members after a nine-day-long identification process, confirmed through DNA testing. 34-year-old Pathak, who had been serving the national carrier for the past 11 years, was among the crew members aboard the ill-fated London-bound flight AI-171, carrying 242 passengers. Pathak's large portrait accompanied the coffin, standing as a silent tribute as mourners offered floral respects. The funeral procession witnessed an overwhelming turnout. Deepak Pathak was the third of the five siblings and had got married four years ago. He is survived by his elderly parents, wife, and two married sisters. His family members recalled that he had shared his photos on social media just before the flight took off from the Ahmedabad international airport. "He called our mother that morning and just said 'good morning'. That was the last time we heard his voice," his sister had said. "We couldn't speak often because of our schedules, but my mother and I would always talk about him." In the last few days, the last rites of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, pilot in command of the Air India plane, cabin supervisor Shradha Dhavan, senior crew member Aparna Mahadik, and crew member Maithili Patil - all from Maharashtra- were conducted in their respective hometowns. Nine days after the Ahmedabad plane crash, the process to identify several victims is still underway as the authorities have asked eight families to submit the DNA sample of another relative as the previous ones failed to match. Since many of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition or damaged otherwise, authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of victims of the horrific tragedy. Until Friday, DNA samples of 231 deceased have been matched and 210 bodies handed over to families.
Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
LG CNS partners with US robotics firm Skild AI on industrial humanoid robots
LG CNS, a Korean IT solutions provider under LG Group, announced Tuesday it has entered a strategic partnership with US-based robotics company Skild AI to develop industrial humanoid robot technologies. The agreement also includes an investment via LG Technology Ventures, the group's corporate venture capital arm. Skild AI, co-founded by Carnegie Mellon University professors Deepak Pathak and Abhinav Gupta, is recognized for its Robot Foundation Model RFM, which functions as a robot's AI-driven 'brain.' It enables autonomous decision-making by learning from images, text, audio and video data, and is designed for use across a wide range of robotic platforms, both humanoid and non-humanoid. Through the collaboration, LG CNS plans to create AI humanoid robot solutions tailored to industrial settings such as manufacturing and logistics. These robots are expected to perform tasks including facility monitoring, assembly and handling logistics operations. LG CNS also plans to expand applications to urban environments, including senior care and patrol services. The company will offer an integrated robotics service that brings together Skild AI's RFM, LG CNS' platform for robot control and management, and hardware developed in collaboration with manufacturing partners. 'By combining Skild AI's robotics foundation model with LG CNS' solution expertise, we aim to become a leading intelligent AI robotics service provider,' said Lee Jun-ho, head of LG CNS' Smart Logistics and City Business Unit. 'We will drive innovation and help clients achieve smarter operations.' According to a Goldman Sachs report, the global humanoid robot market is projected to grow at an annual rate of 50.2 percent, reaching around $38 billion by 2035.
United News of India
13-06-2025
- General
- United News of India
Ahmedabad plane crash: 10 resident were from Maharashtra
Mumbai June 13 (UNI) At least 10 people, mostly crew members, from Maharashtra were victims of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner (AI171) which was on way to London when it crashed into a medical college complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday. Out of the 242 people on board, only one survived. Among them from Maharashtra was Cabin crew Deepak Pathak, from Badlapur, in neighbouring Kalyan district. He had spoken to his mother before the ill-fated flight took off. He had been with Air India for 11 years. The deceased also included Captain Sumeet Pushkaraj Sabharwal and co-pilot Clive Kunder, both based in Mumbai. Capt Sumeet Sabharwal, who piloted Flight AI 171, had 8,200 hours of flying experience. He was assisted by First Officer Clive Kundar, who had 1,100 hours of flying experience. Both were from Mumbai. Sabharwal was a resident of Jalvayu Vihar in Powar. He was known to be a very amiable person who stayed with his aged father. Another crew member, Maithili Patil (23), was a resident of the Nhava village in Navi Mumbai. Patil joined Air India two years ago, and her father, Moreshwar Patil, is a labour contractor with ONGC. Patil had spoken to her father before her flight to London and promised to call him once she reached the city, a former sarpanch of Nhava said. Aparna Mahadik (43), another crew member, was a resident of Goregaon in the western suburbs, and her husband also works with Air India as a crew member. She was a relative of NCP leader Sunil Tatkare. Roshni Rajendra Songhare and Saineeta Chakravarti, both crew members, hailed from Dombivli and Juhu Koliwada, respectively. Songhare was also a travel influencer with more than 54,000 followers on Instagram. The victims also included Mahadev Pawar (68) and his wife Asha (60), who hailed from Hatid village in Sangola of Solapur district. The Pawars had left Sangola and settled in Gujarat 15 years ago, and they were heading to London to visit their son. One of the passengers, Yasha Kamdar Modha (32), was the daughter of Nagpur businessman Manish Kamdar. She was travelling to London with her son Rudra and mother-in-law Rakshaben, and all three perished in the crash.
NDTV
13-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
She Dreamed Of Flying, He Was Set To Quit: Crew Of Crashed Air India Plane
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (AI171) crashed minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London on June 12. The aircraft nosedived into a medical college hostel in the city before bursting into a ball of flame. The accident killed 241 people, including both pilots and all crew members on board. The Pilots Captain Sumeet Sabharwal With 8,200 hours of flying experience, Captain Sumeet Sabharwal was a seasoned professional. A resident of Powai, Mumbai, the 50-year-old recently decided to quit flying to take care of his elderly father, a retired DGCA official. He lived with his father, who is in his 90s. Just days before the crash, he reportedly promised to leave his job and stay home. "Whenever he flew out, Sumeet would ask us [neighbours] to keep an eye on his father," said a local. Aviation ran in the family. His two nephews are also pilots. On Thursday, Captain Sabharwal issued a distress ' Mayday' call moments before the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner lost contact. The plane failed to gain altitude beyond 825 feet before slamming into a nearby hostel. First Officer Clive Kunder With 1,100 hours of flight experience, 26-year-old Clive Kunder had a promising aviation career ahead. A legacy flyer, his mother once served as an Air India flight attendant. Mr Kunder was remembered as dedicated and enthusiastic. Actor Vikrant Massey, who is Clive Kunder's cousin, publicly mourned the loss, calling it "unimaginably tragic." Cabin Crew Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma Only 22 years old, Nganthoi Sharma from Thoubal district joined Air India in April 2023. The second of three daughters, she was selected during campus recruitment in Imphal. "She told us she would return on June 15," her sister Gitanjali told NDTV, struggling to hold back tears. Internet shutdowns in the region delayed the family's confirmation of the tragedy. Her dream to fly high ended barely a year after it began. Lamnunthem Singson Also from Manipur, 24-year-old Lamnunthem Singson started her career with Air India earlier this year. Her family, displaced by ethnic violence in 2023, moved to Kangpokpi district. She was the only daughter among three siblings and was raised by her single mother after her father's death. Her mother clung to their last conversation: "I'm travelling to Ahmedabad to report for duty." Deepak Pathak A flight attendant for over 11 years, 36-year-old Deepak Pathak always made it a point to call his family before every flight. Thursday was no different. When his phone rang even after the crash, the family held onto hope. Known for his discipline and dedication, Deepak Pathak was loved in his hometown of Badlapur. "He never lost touch," said a family member. Saineeta Chakravarty Saineeta Chakravarty, 35, was a Juhu Koliwada resident known fondly as 'Pinky.' Having previously worked with Go Air, she recently joined Air India. Her childhood friends remembered her as ambitious and hardworking. She studied at Manekji Cooper and Mithibai College. Maithili Moreshwar Patil Maithili Patil, 22, came from a modest family in Nhava village, Panvel. Her father, a welder, recently secured ONGC contract work, and Ms Patil's job at Air India helped the family rise financially. She studied at TS Rahman School and pursued aviation against all odds. "She was our pride," said a neighbour. Her story reportedly inspired many young girls in her village to aim for the skies. Roshni Rajendra Songhare Roshni Songhare joined Air India last year after training and a stint with SpiceJet. With 54,000 Instagram followers, she shared moments from her life and travels. A resident of Dombivli, her family is in deep shock. "She chose this career" because she loved to fly, her grieving mother recalled. The 27-year-old grew up in south Mumbai and studied at Saraswati School in Grant Road and later graduated from Bharat College in suburban Mumbai. Aparna Mahadik A senior crew member, Aparna met her husband Amol Mahadik while flying for Air India. The couple, based in Goregaon, shared a passion for aviation and had an 8-year-old daughter. On Thursday, the 40-year-old flew to London, while Amol was on a separate flight to Delhi. Cabin Supervisor Shraddha Dhavan Shraddha Dhavan was one of the most experienced crew members on board. The 44-year-old joined Air India 21 years ago, leaving an MBA midway to pursue flying. Shraddha Dhavan lived in Mulund with her husband, also a former cabin crew member, and their 13-year-old daughter. Her brother described her as deeply committed to her profession. Manisha Thapa and Irfan Shaikh Manisha Thapa, a young Gorkha cabin crew member, was also among the 10 airline staffers who lost their lives in the tragic plane crash. Also on board was Irfan Shaikh, another cabin crew member. Not much information is available about their personal lives.
