Condolences are coming from all over the world over this tragic incident. Russian President Vladimir Putin to Modi, in an official telegram published on Kremlin website:
"Please accept my deep condolences on the tragic consequences of the airliner crash at Ahmedabad airport. Please convey words of sincere sympathy and support to the families and friends of the victims, as well as wishes of a swift recovery to all those injured in this catastrophe."
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in a message To Modi:
"We extend our deepest condolences to all the families who lost their dear ones at this tragic incident. We stand in solidarity with the people and Government of India, and offer our full support in any form."
So many world leaders have posted on X (Formerly Twitter) to console with the victims. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on X:
"The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating. I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time."
The scenes emerging of a London-bound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastating.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) June 12, 2025
I am being kept updated as the situation develops, and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time.
French President Emmanuel Macron, on X:
"We have learned with deep emotion of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. In this time of sorrow, I extend our heartfelt thoughts to the victims loved ones and to Prime Minister @NarendraModi."
We have learned with deep emotion of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. In this time of sorrow, I extend our heartfelt thoughts to the victims’ loved ones and to Prime Minister @NarendraModi.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) June 12, 2025
There is also a series of condolence messages from Pakistan towards the unfortunate passengers and their families. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, on X:
“My heartfelt condolences to the families of the precious lives lost in the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. This devastating loss transcends borders and reminds us of our shared humanity. My deepest sympathies to Prime Minister Modi and the people of India.”
My heartfelt condolences to the families of the precious lives lost in the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. This devastating loss transcends borders and reminds us of our shared humanity. My deepest sympathies to Prime Minister Modi and the people of India.
— Nawaz Sharif (@NawazSharifMNS) June 12, 2025
Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on X:
“Saddened to hear a tragic incident occurred earlier today. Where an Air India flight with approximately 240 passengers crashed shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad, India. I express my profound condolences to the people of India.”
Saddened to hear a tragic incident occurred earlier today. Where an Air India flight with approximately 240 passengers crashed shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad, India. I express my profound condolences to the people of India.
— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) June 12, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on X:
“Saddened by the tragic crash of Air India flight near Ahmedabad today. We extend our condolences to the families of the victims grieving this immense loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.”
Saddened by the tragic crash of Air India flight near Ahmedabad today.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 12, 2025
We extend our condolences to the families of the victims grieving this immense loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.
It is essential to note that the ill-fated Boeing 787 Dreamliner departed from Ahmedabad at 1:38 PM and tragically went down just five minutes later, crashing into a residential area in Meghani Nagar. The aircraft was being piloted by Captain Sumit Sabharwal, with Clive Kunder as co-pilot.
The flight was carrying 232 passengers—230 adults and 2 infants—along with 12 crew members, bringing the total number of people on board to 242.
