April brought joy to the Patel family when their son won a visa lottery for a UK work visa. However, their dreams were shattered when Sahil Patel was among the 241 victims of the Air India 171 crash near Ahmedabad airport. The tragic incident took the lives of students, families returning from celebrations, and many others.

In the mess hall of Gujarat's medical school, Rakesh Deora lost his life during the crash, along with many others who were charred beyond recognition. Families rushed to identify their loved ones, facing the harsh reality of the disaster.

Rescue worker Tofiq Mansuri described the heartbreaking scenes at the crash site, including the recovery of a small child's body. The tragedy left many in shock, struggling to come to terms with the loss of so many lives.

As ambulances arrived at the hospital, families mourned the loss of their loved ones, with emotions running high. While some families held onto hope, others began to grapple with the harsh reality of the situation.

Salim Ibrahim, father of Sahil Patel, expressed his grief over the phone, questioning the return of his son's body. The once promising visa to a new life in London now serves as a painful reminder of the tragedy that unfolded.