Tragedy Strikes as Kerala Nurse Perishes in Air India Aircraft Accident

In the wake of the devastating Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, more sorrowful tales continue to unfold. One such victim was Ranjitha Gopakumar, a 38-year-old nurse hailing from Kerala.

Ranjitha, who sought to establish a fresh start at Pathanamthitta, was heading back to the UK to attend to some work-related formalities. Tragically, her life was cut short aboard the fatal flight.

Her journey to the UK was an immediate one, boarding a flight from Chennai to Ahmedabad for a connecting flight. Upon the crash, Ranjitha was on her way back, destined to collect her release certificate before settling in Pathanamthitta with her two children, who were then staying with her mother[1].

A cloud of melancholy has hovered over Pathanamthitta as the news of Ranjitha's untimely demise spreads. Before moving overseas, Ranjitha had also worked in Oman. With hopes of a brighter future, she was also in the process of constructing a new home in Pullad, a region within Pathanamthitta district[2][3].

Ranjitha's dreams included offering her family a better way of life, encompassing her mother and children. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a former union minister, expressed his condolences in a heartfelt message[4].

The passenger list included 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, 7 Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian national[5]. Prime Minster Modi also extended his sympathies: "We are all deeply affected by the air catastrophe in Ahmedabad. The loss of so many lives in such a sudden and heartrending manner is beyond words. Condolences to the families left bereaved. We stand with them in their pain, a pain that will be felt for years to come. Om Shanti," he wrote[5].

(With inputs from Yashavini Ezhilmurugan)

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