Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the 241 people who died in the devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12. His death was officially confirmed on Sunday morning after DNA tests matched his remains.

The body of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was among the 241 passengers killed in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, was identified on Sunday, informed Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi.

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi announced on Sunday that former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani’s body had been identified after his DNA was matched earlier in the day at around 11:10 am. Rupani was among 242 people on board Air India Flight AI 171,

DNA confirms former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani among victims of Air India crash. Tragedy claims 241 lives near Ahmedabad airport.

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was onboard the London-bound Air India flight that tragically crashed just minutes after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport in Ahmedabad,

A tragic Air India crash led to the demise of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, shocking his family and community. Vipul Rupani, cousin to the late politician, expressed deep grief over the loss of a family guardian.

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Sunday said that 22 more deceased in the AI 171 plane crash in Ahmedabad have had their DNA samples matched. With this he said that a total of 42 deceased in the tragedy have been identified so far through DNA sampling.

Speaking to the media, Patel said, "CM Bhupendra Patel went to the residence of former CM Vijay Rupani and informed his family that his DNA matching has been done."

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani is reported to have been aboard the ill-fated Air India AI171 flight, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad en route to London Gatwick. As rescue operations continue,