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Gujarat is set to observe a day of state mourning for former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The national flag will be flown at half-mast on all government buildings, and no official entertainment will occur during the mourning period. Rupani’s funeral will be held in Rajkot. DNA testing is ongoing to identify the victims, as many bodies were severely damaged. The crash of Flight AI171, which departed from Ahmedabad for London, caused 270 fatalities. Among those who died was Vijay Rupani, who was traveling to visit his daughter in London. One person survived the crash. The black box has been recovered. Air India is providing support and assistance to affected families.
