In the wake of the plane crash in Ahmedabad, the family of the deceased Neeraj Lavania hails from the ancestral village of Akola in Agra and has departed for Ahmedabad. Accompanying them are Neeraj's elder brother, Satish Lavania, his two sisters, and a niece. Their journey takes them from Agra to Delhi, and onwards to Ahmedabad by air.
Entirely engulfed in sorrow, the village mourns the untimely loss of Neeraj and his wife. The chilly silence lingers in Akola, a village comprising approximately 25 families akin to Neeraj’s. The lament of Neeraj's sister-in-law is heart-wrenching, and family members’ tears fail to cease.
Neeraj visited the village in November 2024 for his father's funeral. During the visit, he rekindled ties with family and friends, leaving behind fond memories cherished by all. The village is now struggling to accept Neeraj and Aparna's tragic fate. Still, hearts harbor hope for a miracle and good news.
Agra Couple Perishes in Air India Tragedy
This somber tale unfolded in Ahmedabad on a Thursday, claiming the lives of the couple from Akola, UP’s Agra – Neeraj Lavania and his beloved wife, Aparna. Their journey aboard flight AI 171 to London ended in calamity shortly after takeoff.
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Neeraj and Aparna occupied seats 26A and 26B. Upon learning of the catastrophe, distress spread to their families in Akola and Vadodara. Neeraj was on a private visit to London, residing with his family in Vadodara’s Feather Sky Villas, while serving as a company manager.
Last Call to Brother
On Thursday morning at 9 AM, Satish Lavania, Neeraj’s younger brother, received a call from him. Neeraj mentioned heading to Ahmedabad airport from Vadodara by taxi with a 1:30 PM flight. Though he promised to reconnect 12 hours upon reaching London, fate brought a tragic twist instead. The mournful news followed.
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MP Visits Mourning Family
Upon receiving news, Fatehpur Sikri MP Rajkumar Chahar visited Neeraj's Agra residence, expressing - This is grievous news and our prayers remain hopeful for a miracle, envisioning them found safe. Neeraj Lavania was a remarkable individual.
The ill-fated flight saw AI-171, an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner en route to London's Gatwick, crashing moments after takeoff in Ahmedabad. It carried 230 passengers and 12 crew members, totaling 242 lives, sparing only one amid grim loss.
