In a tragic turn of events, DNA analysis has confirmed that the remains recovered from the Air India Flight AI171 crash site belong to former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The ill-fated London-bound flight, carrying 242 passengers, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport.
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