Tragedy and Survival: A Tale from the Air India 171 Crash

The air was thick with devastation when Air India 171 crashed into the BJ Medical College's residential complex, leaving a trail of destruction. Among the living victims are Manisha Kachhadiya and her eight-month-old son, Dhyaansh, who both sustained severe burn injuries during this catastrophic event.

The incident took a staggering toll of 270 lives, comprising 241 passengers and 29 individuals on the ground. Dhyaansh, the youngest victim, bears 28 percent burns, leading to his admission in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of Ahmedabad's Civil Hospital.

While Dhyaansh remains in PICU with signs of improvement, his father Kapil, a medical student, and mother Manisha, a homeopath, hold cautious hope. Manisha, who also suffered injuries while saving their son, is now receiving care in the hospital's general ward, her condition stable. The harrowing crash has left indelible marks on the survivors and their families.

(With inputs from agencies.)