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Mint
19-06-2025
- General
- Mint
'Thought Pakistan fired missile': Students feared attack when Air India flight crashed into BJ Medical College hostel
'Air India Plane Crash: The tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 on June 12, 2025, not only claimed 241 lives but also revived deep-seated fears among medical students at BJ Medical College, who initially believed the devastating impact on their hostel was the result of a missile attack from Pakistan. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London Gatwick, lost altitude moments after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, crashing into the residential quarters of BJ Medical College doctors in the Meghani Nagar area. The crash caused a massive explosion and thick black smoke to billow skywards, killing 241 people on board and more than two dozen on the ground, including nine doctors. Among the survivors at BJ Medical College was Keshav Bhadana, a second-year MBBS student from Faridabad, who recounted to NDTV the harrowing moments when the walls of the medical college hostel began to crumble. 'It was lunch time. At around 1.30 pm, I was eating with my friends at the mess when suddenly, the walls began to collapse and the ceiling began to fall. At first, it seemed like a dust storm. We then thought it must have been an earthquake,' he said. Bhadana's initial reaction was shaped by the tense geopolitical climate between India and Pakistan. 'Then I thought Pakistan must have attacked with a missile. I put my hands on my face out of fear." "The moment I removed my hands from my face, I saw suitcases falling from above. Then I thought it must have been a plane crash,' the medico added. The student lost four friends in the Air India disaster. 'At the time of the accident, 50 children were eating on my floor. There were six friends sitting at my table. Four of them were killed in the (Air India plane) crash. One of them was a very close friend of mine and I miss him,' Bhadana told NDTV. He also described his injuries and the chaos that followed: 'I saw a wall falling on me. As I fell backwards, I suffered injuries on my hands, legs and head. My legs were buried under the rubble.' The situation worsened when gas cylinders in the mess began exploding, sending the survivors into further panic. 'We were on the first floor of the mess. Everyone was screaming... There was black smoke everywhere, so nothing was visible. Suddenly, the cylinders in the mess started exploding,' he said. 'Many people had stopped showing signs of any movement. Maybe they had died. We came out with great difficulty.' This fear of a missile strike was not unfounded given the recent escalation in tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad. The crash occurred against the backdrop of Operation Sindoor. The 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 civilians including tourists were killed by militants, significantly escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. In response, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to dismantle militant infrastructure. Following these strikes, Pakistan attempted missile and drone attacks on India's western border states, including Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat, leading to a brief but intense military conflict before a ceasefire was agreed upon. The border states of Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat were on high alert due to fears of missile attacks.
NDTV
19-06-2025
- Health
- NDTV
"Thought Pak Fired Missile": Student To NDTV On Air India Plane Crashing Into Hostel
When the walls of BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad started crumbling and a large amount of debris, including roof rubble, began falling, Keshav Bhadana did not think a plane would have crashed. Instead, going by the damages and an "explosion-like sound", he thought that Pakistan must have attacked India and launched a missile that ultimately fell at the college campus. "It was lunch time. At around 1.30 pm, I was eating with my friends at the mess when suddenly, the walls began to collapse and the ceiling began to fall. At first, it seemed like a dust storm. We then thought it must have been an earthquake," the second year MBBS student from Faridabad said. "Then I thought Pakistan must have attacked with a missile. I put my hands on my face out of fear. The moment I removed my hands from my face, I saw suitcases falling from above. Then I thought it must have been a plane crash," he added. On June 12, London-bound Air India 171 flight, belonging to Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 fleet, crashed seconds after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport. Officials said the aircraft lost altitude soon after taking off at around 1.30pm. It crashed into the residential quarters of BJ Medical College doctors in Meghaninagar area before going up in flames, sending plumes of thick black smoke spiralling up in the air. The pilot had issued a 'Mayday' distress call, denoting a full emergency, soon after takeoff, the Air Traffic Control at Ahmedabad said. Two hundred and seventy four people - both on board the aircraft and on the ground - were killed in the crash. The toll included nine doctors from the college and their relatives. Bhadana's remarks on fears of a possible missile attack by Pakistan came against the backdrop of last month's strikes and counterstrikes between New Delhi and Islamabad, which were triggered by Operation Sindoor. Operation Sindoor - that targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir - was in return launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The border states of Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat were on high alert in view of Pakistan's missile strikes on Indian territories. Bhadana, who lost four of his friends in the crash, said: "I saw a wall falling on me. As I fell backwards, I suffered injuries on my hands, legs and head. My legs were buried under the rubble," Bhadana, who also suffered injuries, said. "At the time of the accident, 50 children were eating on my floor. There were six friends sitting at my table. Four of them were killed in the crash. One of them was a very close friend of mine and I miss him," he added. The student said the situation turned tense after the cylinders at the mess started exploding. "We were on the first floor of the mess. Everyone was screaming... There was black smoke everywhere, so nothing was visible. Suddenly, the cylinders in the mess started exploding," he said. "Many people had stopped showing signs of any movement. Maybe they had died. We came out with great difficulty," he added. He said he was visited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the hospital. "He gave me a lot of mental strength. He told me not to worry and reminded me that I was a doctor," he said. "We will go back to college soon. It will take some time for normalcy to resume. We will sit in the class and eat in the mess but some of our friends will not be there. It will be very sad," he added.
Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Indian Express
Meet the Audi-driving milkman of Faridabad
For the past few years, Amit Bhadana had been selling milk to neighbourhoods in Faridabad using a rather unusual mode of transport — not the typical cycle one usually associates with a milkman, but a 750CC Harley Davidson. Earlier this week, the 34-year-old upgraded his delivery vehicle — he now delivers milk in an Audi A3 Cabriolet worth Rs 70 lakh. Bhadana, a former employee at multiple private banks, has a family-run dairy business based out of Mohabatabad — they own over 30-plus cows — about 10k km from the city. From 7 am to 9 am, he delivers milk in two large 60-litre steel cans to neighbourhoods in Faridabad, including Sainik Colony, Sector 2,1 and parts of NIT. 'I started out delivering milk on a Honda bike during weekends while still in (DAV Centenary) college, to help out my brother,' says Bhadana. 'Then, after getting a job, I got a 2022, I bought the Harley.' Noticing the attention he was getting from customers and children, in January 2023, he uploaded a reel on Instagram of himself delivering milk on the bike. The reel garnered 3.1 million views. There's been no looking back since. 'The attention I have been getting since then has been intense. I get mobbed, flanked for photos and videos,' he smiles. Doing what may not always be an aspirational occupation for today's youth, he admits he did have apprehensions initially. 'But… I enjoy it. Automobiles are my passion, and I am getting to help family too.' He is not worried about the lack of profit, but insists his mode of delivery is not leading to any losses. '… If God's blessings and good fortune continue, then I will upgrade to an even better vehicle,' he adds. On the social media and news coverage he has been getting, he says, 'It is really pleasing, and makes me feel like a mini celebrity at times.' He says he often grabs eyeballs and gets requests for a lift when he's dropping his brother's children to school in his Audi. His decision to buy fancy vehicles, though, was initially met with resistance at home. 'My father asked why I was spending so much… more so when I was buying the Audi. But I stood my ground, and said this is the time to follow my passion, and they relented.' He remains tight-lipped about whether he needed a loan for any of the purchases. His father retired from the Army and manages the family's organic farm and business with his two other sons. Bhadana is married with two young daughters.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
This Faridabad banker quit his job to become a milkman, now delivers milk in a Rs 60 lakh convertible Audi and Harley-Davidson
Amit Bhadana, a former banker in Faridabad, has turned heads by delivering milk in his Audi A3 cabriolet. Trading his corporate life for dairy farming during the pandemic, he now covers 60-70km daily, delivering 120 litres of milk. Amit Bhadana, a former banker, now delivers milk in Faridabad. He uses a luxury Audi A3 convertible for his daily rounds. Bhadana switched from a Harley Davidson due to the summer heat. He delivers around 120 litres of milk daily. The Bhadana family runs a dairy farm with cows and buffaloes. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads From banking to dairy 120 litres of milk and counting Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Family behind the farm No plans to cut fuel costs A luxury Audi A3 convertible making daily rounds in residential areas has become a familiar sight in this NCR city. Behind the wheel is Amit Bhadana, a 34-year-old former banker, who now delivers milk instead of managing corporate Bhadana left his job in the banking sector and joined his family's dairy business during the Covid pandemic. Initially, he helped out his brother as a stopgap arrangement, but it soon turned into a full-time role."I initially used my 750CC Harley Davidson for deliveries. But the scorching summer sun made it challenging," he says. So, he switched to the Audi convertible. "The weather-adjustable roof makes all the difference. Now, I can stay on the streets for long, even when the roof is retracted," he morning, Bhadana drives 60 to 70 kilometres, delivering around 120 litres of milk to homes in Sector 21, Sainik Colony and NIT areas of Faridabad. His delivery vehicle, a Rs 50-lakh Audi cabriolet, has drawn attention from local residents and beyond."Every delivery run is like a joyride now. I'm living my passion for luxury vehicles, but honouring our family tradition at the same time," he Bhadana family runs a dairy farm in Mohatabad village. The farm houses 32 cows and 6 buffaloes. His father Ram Avtar, a retired Army man, oversees the farm operations. Amit's brother Lalit helps manage the dairy, while another brother Raj Singh looks after events. His wife and two daughters complete the spending around Rs 400 on fuel daily, Bhadana has no plans to change vehicles. Requests for milk have started coming in from new areas as word spreads about the man who delivers milk in a luxury winter, Bhadana plans to bring back his Harley Davidson for the rounds. Until then, he continues to be a familiar and unusual sight on the streets — the milkman in an Audi.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
This former banker now delivers milk in an Audi across Faridabad
: Every morning, people in different parts of this NCR city wake up to an unusual sight. An Audi A3 cabriolet pulls up in front of different houses and out steps a man in a T-shirt and jeans. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He is delivering milk. The atypical milkman is , a 34-year-old former banker who has traded his corporate card for dairy crates. Amit has transformed his Rs 50 lakh luxury car into perhaps India's most fancy milk delivery vehicle. Every morning, he covers 60-70km, serving around 120 litres of milk to households in Sector 21, Sainik Colony and NIT areas. Amit's journey from banking to milk bottles began during the Covid pandemic when he stepped in to help his brother with the deliveries. What started as a temporary arrangement soon became a calling. "I initially used my 750CC Harley Davidson for deliveries. But the scorching summer sun made it challenging," he says. So, he switched to the Audi convertible. "The weather-adjustable roof makes all the difference. Now, I can stay on the streets for long, even when the roof is retracted," he adds. Back at their farm in Mohatabad village, 32 cows and 6 buffaloes form the backbone of the Bhadana family's dairy business. His father Ram Avtar, a retired Armyman, manages the farm. Amit's brothers — Lalit, who helps with dairy operations, and Raj Singh, who manages events — complete the family along with his wife and two daughters. Despite the Rs 400 daily fuel costs, Amit isn't eyeing any cheaper alternative. "Every delivery run is like a joyride now. I'm living my passion for luxury vehicles, but honouring our family tradition at the same time," he says. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to Amit, the delivery vehicle has caught attention far and wide, with requests for milk pouring in from new areas of the city. Come winter, he plans to switch back to his Harley. But for now, he is happy being the talk of the town — the milkman who delivers in style.
