As of June 12, 2025, there is no official confirmation regarding the death of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in the recent plane crash in Ahmedabad. Reports indicate that he was among the 242 people aboard Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport . The flight was en route to London Gatwick Airport.
The aircraft lost contact with air traffic control shortly after departure, and eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple explosions and seeing thick plumes of smoke near the crash site in the Meghani Nagar area . Rescue operations are underway, and authorities have recovered 30 to 35 bodies so far .
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Air India have launched investigations into the incident. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and officials are working to determine the number of casualties and survivors .
At this time, the status of Vijay Rupani remains unconfirmed, and further updates are awaited. Answer By Law4u Team