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IN PHOTOS: One year on, families gather to honour AI-171 victims

Updated On: 12 June, 2026 03:01 PM IST | Mrinal Doshi

One year after the Air India Flight AI-171 crash claimed 260 lives in Ahmedabad, families, friends and officials gathered in Mumbai and at the crash site in Gujarat to remember those they lost. From emotional memorial services and heartfelt tributes to renewed calls for answers and accountability, the anniversary was marked by grief, remembrance and reflection. (PICS/PTI/AFP)

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Family members of crew members lost in the crash come together in Mumbai to honour their loved ones. PIC/PTI
Family members of crew members lost in the crash come together in Mumbai to honour their loved ones. PIC/PTI
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Family members revisit the site of the tragedy, where grief remains raw despite the passage of a year. Many said the anniversary reopened wounds that have yet to heal

Family members revisit the site of the tragedy, where grief remains raw despite the passage of a year. Many said the anniversary reopened wounds that have yet to heal

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Diyas, flowers and silent prayers marked the memorial service as relatives remembered those who never returned from the London-bound Air India flight

Diyas, flowers and silent prayers marked the memorial service as relatives remembered those who never returned from the London-bound Air India flight

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Overcome with emotion, a relative mourns during the remembrance ceremony. For many families, the first anniversary brought back painful memories of the day their lives changed forever

Overcome with emotion, a relative mourns during the remembrance ceremony. For many families, the first anniversary brought back painful memories of the day their lives changed forever

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A relative wipes away tears while recalling memories of a loved one lost in the crash, highlighting the enduring pain carried by families

A relative wipes away tears while recalling memories of a loved one lost in the crash, highlighting the enduring pain carried by families

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As prayers were offered and tributes paid, relatives reiterated their demand for clarity and accountability, with the final investigation report into the crash still awaited

As prayers were offered and tributes paid, relatives reiterated their demand for clarity and accountability, with the final investigation report into the crash still awaited

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An artist puts the finishing touches on a tribute painting in Mumbai ahead of the anniversary

An artist puts the finishing touches on a tribute painting in Mumbai ahead of the anniversary

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British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron pays tribute at the memorial site in Ahmedabad, joining families and officials in remembering the crash victims

British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron pays tribute at the memorial site in Ahmedabad, joining families and officials in remembering the crash victims

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At the Ahmedabad crash site, Sita Ben Patni mourns her son Akash Patni, who lost his life when Flight AI-171 crashed into a medical hostel complex shortly after take-off on June 12, 2025

At the Ahmedabad crash site, Sita Ben Patni mourns her son Akash Patni, who lost his life when Flight AI-171 crashed into a medical hostel complex shortly after take-off on June 12, 2025

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Relatives gathered at the crash site in Meghaninagar to pay homage to victims, many still seeking answers about what caused one of India's worst aviation disasters

Relatives gathered at the crash site in Meghaninagar to pay homage to victims, many still seeking answers about what caused one of India's worst aviation disasters

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The crash site in Ahmedabad transformed into a place of remembrance as mourners gathered to honour the victims and seek solace together.

The crash site in Ahmedabad transformed into a place of remembrance as mourners gathered to honour the victims and seek solace together.

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