In the tragic Air India AI171 crash that claimed the lives of all 241 people on board, former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the victims. Recent developments have confirmed the identity of the late CM, after DNA tests officially matched with his mortal remains. His family has already been informed about the same, and further proceedings are underway.
DNA matching confirms the remains of veteran leader, Vijay Rupani
On the fateful day of June 12, 2025, Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London, crashed merely moments after takeoff and immediately caught on fire, killing 241 out of the 242 people on board, including Gujarat’s former CM, Vijay Rupani.