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A devastating aviation tragedy struck on June 12 when a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad's Meghani Nagar area, claiming 241 lives out of the 242 people on board. In mere moments, families were shattered, dreams cut short, and futures lost forever. Among those on the ill-fated flight was an entire family—Komi Vyas, her husband Pratik Joshi , and their three young children, whose story has since emerged as an unimaginable loss.In a heart-wrenching interview with Humans of Bombay , Parag Mehta, cousin of Komi Vyas , opened up about the moment that shattered his world and the days that have followed since.It began with a phone call—his Maasi nervously asking if Komi was on the flight they were reporting on TV. Parag's heart dropped as he scanned the list of passengers. One by one, the names confirmed his worst fears: Komi Vyas, Pratik Joshi, Miraya Joshi, Parduyt Joshi, and Nakul Joshi. All five were on that ill-fated flight.According to Parag, a doctor couple, Komi and Pratik, were preparing to start a new chapter in London with their children, 8-year-old Miraya and 5-year-old twins. Pratik had already been working in the UK, and they had spent weeks packing up their life in India, carrying hopes of a brighter future. Just an hour before takeoff, Komi had shared a cheerful family selfie in the group chat—her last message.While the country watched the news in shock, Parag stood outside a TV screen, unable to stop pacing, unable to breathe. His mausa ji was already at the crash site, but no trace of the family was found. The official confirmation came soon: there were no survivors. But even in the aftermath, the pain did not end. Days passed, and while the remains of Pratik and the children were identified, at the time of the Instagram post, Komi Vyas's remains were not identified. The family has been living in a haze, sleepless and broken. DNA samples were submitted. 'She was the family's sweetest daughter', Parag shared.Netizens are deeply moved by the tragedy, expressing that the loss feels intensely personal despite not knowing the victims. Many shared that the incident has left a lasting impact, with emotions ranging from heartbreak to helplessness. Several users spoke of the pain and sorrow they felt while reading about the family, with some saying the story gave them goosebumps. Others extended heartfelt prayers and wished the bereaved family strength to endure the unimaginable loss.
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