Shattered Silence: After the Crash

Six months post the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, the BJ Medical College hostel complex stands haunted by tragedy. Local lives remain shadowed by fear, as investigations continue at the crash site. The once vibrant community has been transformed into a somber memory.

Months after the fateful Air India AI-171 crash, the desolate BJ Medical College hostel complex in Ahmedabad echoes with the silence of its tragic past. Charred walls and scorched trees now replace the bustling energy of student life.

Reminders of the disaster, such as burnt vehicles and personal belongings, remain scattered across the site, painting a bleak picture. The haunting memories persist for residents who now live under the shadow of fear every time an aircraft flies overhead.

Among those recalling that dreadful day is Mahendrasingh Jadeja, a local store owner who recalls the horror as unimaginable. Meanwhile, ongoing investigations keep the crash site strictly off-limits, pending decisions on its future.

(With inputs from agencies.)