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Doctor Couple, Three Children Among 242 Victims Of Air India Plane Crash In Ahmedabad

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The couple was headed to London, where Dr. Joshi worked, to start a new life together as a family.

 

A doctor couple and their three children are amomg the victims of the devastating plane crash occurred in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

The Air India flight bound for London had crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the loss of 241 lives.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was carrying 242 people, including 230 passengers and 12 crew members.

Among the dead are 11 passengers from Rajasthan, including; the doctor couple and their children. They are; Dr. Koni Vyas, a doctor from Banswara, and her husband Dr. Pradeep Joshi, along with their three children, Pradyut, Miraya, and Nakul.

The couple was headed to London, where Dr. Joshi worked, to start a new life together as a family.

Also, Khushboo Rajpurohit, a 20-year-old woman from Balotra district, who had recently married Manfool Singh, a nurse in London is among the deceased.

She was travelling to London to meet her husband for the first time since their wedding in January.

Shubh Modi and his sister Shagun, children of a marble businessman in Udaipur, were also on the flight.

Vardichand Menaria and Prakash Menaria, two cooks from Udaipur, were travelling to London to work for a few months.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reported that the aircraft issued a “MAYDAY” call before losing contact.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his shock and sadness over the tragedy and is in touch with ministers and authorities.

Air India is liable to pay compensation amounting to 151,880 Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) per deceased passenger, approximately Rs 1.8 crore at current exchange rates.

The Tata Group has announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore to each passenger’s family.

Miraculously, one survivor, 40-year-old Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British-Indian national, was found alive after the crash. 

He was returning to the UK after a visit and had taken the flight with his brother, whom he is now trying to find.

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“777 anniversary”: Police vows to crack down any planned cult related activity in Ogun

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The Ogun State Police Command has vowed to crack down on any illegal gatherings or processions that are organised in connection with the “777” cult anniversary celebration across the state.

The command stated that it has strengthened security operations throughout all divisions and area commands, warning that anyone found in possession of firearms will be prosecuted.

Ekwutosblog reports that the “777” date, which falls on the seventh day of the seventh month, has historically been linked to violent conflicts in the state.

The command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, in a statement issued on Sunday, advised parents and guardians to caution their wards to avoid loitering or forming clusters in public places.

Odutola, while reaffirming the command’s commitment to maintaining peace and public safety, noted that security operatives will not hesitate to disperse gatherings that raise suspicion or threaten public peace.

She said, “The Ogun State Command wishes to alert the general public, especially young persons, on intelligence reports regarding planned cult-related celebrations popularly called ‘777’ across the state.

“Any attempt to stage unlawful gatherings, processions, or anniversary events linked to cultism will be met with swift and decisive police action.

“Parents and guardians are advised to caution their wards. Young people are strongly urged to avoid loitering or forming clusters in public places.

“The command further warns that anyone found in possession of firearms will be prosecuted,” she added.

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Man drags new wife to court in Kano over alleged theft of phones worth ₦65,000

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A man identified as Usman Ali has taken his newlywed wife Maryam, before a Sharia Court sitting in Jaba, Kano State, accusing her of stealing three mobile phones valued at approximately ₦65,000.

During the court session, Maryam denied the allegations, stating that she had travelled from Abuja to Kano after enduring repeated beatings from her husband.

She told the court that she was forced to return to her parents’ home to seek refuge from the alleged abuse.

Usman also filed a complaint against three other women whom he identified as Maryam’s friends, accusing them of influencing his wife negatively and encouraging her to engage in inappropriate outings.

The presiding judge, Ustaz Rabiu Yahaya, granted Maryam bail and adjourned the case to July 15 for further hearing.

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Seven dead, 41 injured in Bauchi highway crash

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At least seven people have lost their lives in a fatal crash along the Alkaleri–Gombe Federal Highway, while 41 others sustained serious injuries.

The tragic incident was disclosed in an updated First Information Report, FIR, from the RS12.13 Alkaleri Unit Command of the Bauchi State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, made available to Ekwutosblog.

According to the report, the crash occurred around 3:00 p.m. at Kirfi Junction and involved a commercial DAF trailer. All seven deceased were adult males.

The lone crash was attributed to a mechanical fault, specifically, a structural failure in which the head of the trailer detached from its body while in motion.

A total of 48 people were involved in the incident, including 38 adult males and 10 male children. Of these, 41 sustained varying degrees of injuries, 25 adult males and 16 male children, while seven adult males died at the scene.

FRSC personnel were said to have responded to the distress call at 3:02 p.m. and arrived at the scene by 3:50 p.m., marking a 48-minute response time.

The injured were transported to the General Hospital in Alkaleri, with some later referred to the Specialist Hospital in Bauchi for advanced care. The remains of the deceased were deposited in the morgue before being handed over to their families for burial.

The rescue operation was led by DRC H.Y. Danjuma on behalf of the Unit Commander.

In the wake of the tragedy, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, paid a condolence visit to Kirfi Local Government Area on Friday. During the visit, he announced a N50 million relief package for the victims and their families.

According to the governor, each bereaved family will receive N2 million, while those still receiving treatment in hospital will be given N1 million each. Victims who have been discharged will receive N500,000 each.

He added that additional support would be provided through the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA.

Governor Mohammed described the accident as deeply painful, especially given the loss of many young lives.

The governor condemned the practice of transporting over 200 people in a single truck, calling it highly irresponsible and unacceptable.

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