‘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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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
