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Dombivli’s Roshni Songhare, Young Air India Crew Member, Among 265 Killed in Ahmedabad Crash

Mumbai: The Air India AI171 crash that devastated the nation has claimed the life of 27-year-old Roshni Songhare, a flight crew member from Dombivli East. The Boeing 787, bound for London, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday, killing 265 people.

Roshni, who had joined the airline with aspirations of traveling the world and making her family proud, had left for duty just a day before the tragedy struck. She was part of the 12-member crew onboard the ill-fated flight, which also carried 230 passengers.

The aircraft plunged into a residential area near the BJ Medical College in Meghaninagar and erupted into flames shortly after takeoff. The accident is now considered one of the worst aviation disasters in recent Indian history.

A resident of Nav Umiya Krupa Society on Rajaji Path in Dombivli East, Roshni lived with her parents, Rajendra and Rajshree Songhare, and her younger brother Vignesh, who works in a private shipping firm. The family had shifted from Mumbai’s Grant Road to Dombivli two years ago. Roshni had completed her education in Mumbai and, despite financial challenges, pursued her dream of flying through hard work and determination.

Her loss has left the local community in shock. Neighbours described her as ambitious, kind-hearted, and deeply committed to her career. Several residents have visited the family to offer condolences and support.

The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that coordination is underway with the embassies of the 61 foreign nationals onboard, including 53 British, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian citizen. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched a detailed probe, assisted by international aviation experts.

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