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IN PHOTOS: Ex-CM Vijay Rupani's mortal remains handed over to his family
Updated On: 16 June, 2025 02:10 PM IST | Tarun Verma
The mortal remains of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who died in an Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad last week, were handed over to his family members by the civil hospital authorities here on Monday. (Pics/Nimesh Dave)

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Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani was among the 242 passengers and crew members on board the London-bound Air India flight AI-171 that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12
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As Rupani's body was charred beyond recognition, his mortal remains were identified on Sunday after matching the DNA samples with that of his relatives

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His wife Anjali Rupani and other family members were present at the city civil hospital on Monday when the mortal remains were handed over to them
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Rupani's mortal remains will be flown to Rajkot. They will be taken from the airport at Hirasar near Rajkot to his home and will be kept at his home for an hour for people to pay homage

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The last rites of Rupani will be held in his hometown Rajkot after a funeral procession on Monday evening
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil are expected to visit Rupani's home to pay homage to him

