A deeply emotional funeral for Ajay Ramesh was held in Diu, India, attended by his brother Vishwashkumar, the only survivor of the devastating Air India crash. As the investigation into the tragedy continues, he recalls his desperate attempts to save his brother amid the chaos.
Sole Survivor of Tragic Air India Crash Bids Farewell to Brother
Sole Survivor of Tragic Air India Crash Bids Farewell to Brother
Vishwashkumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of last week's Air India disaster, reflects on his harrowing experience while attending the funeral of his brother Ajay.
In a heart-wrenching scene in Diu, India, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the recent Air India plane crash, laid his brother Ajay to rest. This tragic incident took place shortly after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off from Ahmedabad, claiming the lives of at least 270 passengers and crew, with Ajay among the fatalities.
Despite suffering from serious injuries, including bandaged arms and face, Vishwashkumar managed to serve as one of the pallbearers, shouldering his brother's coffin as it was carried to the crematorium. The emotional scene was made even more poignant as their mother, dressed in a blue sari, walked alongside the coffin, mourning the loss of her son.
Witnesses reported that local residents showed their support by attending the funeral despite the heavy rain. The small town of Diu mourned the loss of 14 community members who perished in the crash, underlining the tragedy's far-reaching impact.
Reports suggest that Vishwashkumar's escape from the blazing wreckage was miraculous. In the immediate aftermath of the crash, he attempted to re-enter the plane to find his brother, showcasing extraordinary courage under pressure. An ambulance driver, Satinder Singh Sandhu, who assisted Ramesh on that fateful day, recounted how he helped guide Ramesh to safety amidst the chaotic scene.
Ramesh was recognized as the sole survivor when news broke about the crash, shocking both him and the rescuer. He has expressed disbelief over his survival, reflecting on the moment he believed he would die but managed to pull through against all odds.
Currently hospitalized, Ramesh has shared his disbelief about surviving the crash while losing his beloved brother. Investigators are working to decipher the black box data to understand the cause of the crash, but as of now, many questions remain unanswered.
