‘My daughter is admitted’: Ahmedabad plane crash pushes doctor to tears amid hostel eviction
Ahmedabad: The recent Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad has left an indelible scar on the medical community of the city, with five doctors and four of their family members among the many lives lost. But it was a video of a young doctor, Dr Anil, breaking down in front of the camera that has captured the emotional devastation faced by the survivors.
Dr Anil, whose family was residing in the hostel complex of BJ Medical College that was severely damaged in the crash, was seen pleading for a brief delay in the evacuation process. In the viral video, his voice trembled as he cried, “My daughter is admitted. Please show some humanity,” asking officials for just two or three more days before vacating the premises.
The Air India flight AI171, which was bound for London, crashed into the mess building of BJ Medical College on Thursday afternoon, killing several and injuring more than 32 people, many of them doctors and mess staff. The mess, usually bustling during lunchtime, turned into a scene of horror as the aircraft tore through the structure. Some junior doctors had just entered when the disaster struck, leaving several critically wounded.
Among those who died were not just doctors but also their family members. Dr Pradeep Solanki, a neurosurgeon from Civil Hospital, lost his pregnant wife who was resting in their hostel room when the debris collapsed over her. Another devastating loss was faced by Dr Neelkanth, a student of onco-surgery, who lost three of his visiting family members — his mother, maternal uncle, and aunt.
Four blocks of hostels — housing doctors from UN Mehta Institute, Civil Hospital, and the Cancer Department — were affected in the crash. As part of the investigation and safety protocol, the Air Accidents Investigation Bureau began a probe and declared the buildings unsafe, prompting immediate evacuation orders. It was in this moment of stress that Dr Anil, overwhelmed by fear and lack of clarity, broke down on camera.
However, Dr Anil later released another video clarifying the situation. He explained that his panic stemmed from miscommunication with his wife, and he had not realised that the government had already allotted a flat for his family and arranged for shifting essentials. “I was unaware at that moment that all support was already being provided. I want to thank the officials for their timely help,” he said.
The BJ Medical College Dean, Dr Meenakshi Parekh, had earlier confirmed that the evacuation was essential for safety. “We have started the process of vacating four hostel buildings. Students are being shifted to UN Mehta Hostel, Dental College Hostel, Mithila Hostel, and we have rented 50 rooms for one year to ensure accommodation,” she said.
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Apr 9 bypolls: Cong under illusion of winning with money, liquor, muscle power, says Yediyurappa
Bagalkot (Karnataka) (PTI): Veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa on Sunday alleged that Congress leaders came to campaign for bypolls two Karnataka constituencies with "suitcases full of money", under the illusion that they can win with cash, liquor and muscle power.
But people will "teach them a lesson," the former Chief Minister told reporters.
He also accused the Congress government in the state of indulging in corruption, "intoxicated by power".
"There is no need to have any doubt. They (ruling Congress leaders) have come with suitcases full of money under the illusion that they can win the election with money, liquor and muscle power," Yediyurappa said, taking a dig at CM Siddaramaiah and his cabinet for camping in poll bound constituencies for about a week now.
People have decided to ensure the victory of BJP candidates, and will reject the Congress' allurements, he added.
"By ensuring the victory of BJP's candidates in both Bagalkot and Davanagere South, people have decided to teach a lesson to the corrupt Congress government and CM Siddaramaiah, who have indulged in large scale corruption intoxicated with power," he said, and claimed that BJP is getting good response from the public during the campaign.
Bypolls for the Bagalkot and Davanagere South Assembly constituencies will be held on April 9. The polls were necessitated following the deaths of senior Congress MLAs H Y Meti and Shamanur Shivashankarappa, respectively.
Yediyurappa alleged that the Congress was indulging in a "daylight robbery" by emptying the government's treasury.
Responding to a question, he said, the minority Muslim community is also aware of the Congress' "true colours", and will not fall for their allurements. "I think they too will stand by us," he added.
The BJP leader said that Siddaramaiah knows Congress is certain to lose in the bypolls and has therefore been campaigning in both constituencies for about a week now.
