‘Ultimate test’: A first responder’s account of Ahmedabad AI crash
A first responder's account details the chaotic aftermath of the Air India flight AI-171 crash that occurred on June 12, 2025. The Chief Airport Security Officer at Ahmedabad airport, Apoorv Pandey, described the rapid mobilization of over 200 CISF personnel who rescued more than 50 individuals. The investigation into the crash is nearing completion, with a report expected soon.
- ▪The Air India flight AI-171 crashed shortly after take-off, resulting in 241 fatalities among the 242 people on board.
- ▪CISF personnel were the first responders, mobilizing over 200 members within 12 minutes to assist in rescue efforts.
- ▪The quick actions of the CISF were crucial in saving lives during the initial moments of the disaster.
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‘Ultimate test’: A first responder’s account of Ahmedabad AI crashA CISF officer recounts the Air India flight AI-171 crash, detailing swift rescue efforts that saved over 50 lives amid chaos and a terror alert.Updated on: May 25, 2026 6:09 AM ISTBy Neeraj ChauhanShare viaCopy link New Delhi: Even as the world awaits the final findings on the Air India flight AI-171 crash that claimed 260 lives on June 12 last year, a senior officer has penned a first-hand account of the tragedy and its chaotic aftermath.Firefighting team at the spot after an Air India plane crashed in Meghaninagar area, near Ahmedabad airport, Thursday, June 12, 2025.
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