IN PHOTOS | Ahmedabad plane crash: 15-year-old's mortal remains handed over to family after DNA identification

In these heartbreaking images, 15-year-old Akash Patni, the son of a roadside tea seller, is mourned after tragically losing his life in the Ahmedabad plane crash. His mother, who sustained injuries to her hands and back, watched helplessly as her son burned alive in the wreckage. The devastating incident has shattered multiple homes and torn families apart, leaving behind unimaginable grief. (Pics/ Nimesh Dave)

Updated On: 2025-06-17 02:34 PM IST

Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad

A 15-year-old boy, Akash Suresh Patni, was burnt alive in front of his mother on the footpath outside the BJ Medical College hostel, where the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed on June 12. Pic/ Nimesh Dave

The teen’s mother, Sitaben Patni, who sustained serious burn injuries to her hands and back, was admitted to the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad

On June 14, members of Patni’s family provided a blood sample for DNA testing at Civil Hospital

A relative of the victims told mid-day, “The mother and son were selling tea outside the college on the footpath. Akash was helping his mother. Suddenly, a plane crashed into the building, a massive blast followed, and fire began spreading rapidly through the area. They were both trapped in the blaze”

The tragic Ahmedabad plane crash has sent shockwaves across the nation, leaving countless hearts shattered in its wake

15-year-old Akash Patni, son of a humble roadside tea seller, lost his life far too soon in the Ahmedabad plane crash, sparking widespread sorrow and a deep sense of loss across the country

The incident has not only claimed innocent lives but also torn apart families and communities, serving as a haunting reminder of how quickly life can change

As the nation mourns, questions around safety, accountability, and justice echo louder than ever

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