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Indian industrialist Sunjay Kapur, chairman of Sona Comstar and ex-husband of actress Karisma Kapoor, tragically passed away in England from a heart attack while playing polo. The news was shared by socialite Suhel Seth, expressing deep condolences. Sunjay Kapur's last social media post conveyed grief over the Ahmedabad air crash.
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has confirmed the illegal operation of several Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) plants on Vasai wetlands. Despite closure notices and power disconnection, these units continued operating using generators. Revenue officials filed FIRs against 28 RMC units for lacking valid approvals.
Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a seasoned Air India pilot with extensive experience, tragically died in the Ahmedabad plane crash. The 54-year-old, with over 8,200 logged hours, assured his family of a call after landing in London, a call that never came.
A pall of grief descended upon Mumbai as news emerged that nine Air India crew members and two pilots, all based in the city and its metropolitan area, perished in a tragic incident. Among the deceased were Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, a veteran pilot, and co-pilot Clive Kunder, whose mother was also an airhostess.
Following the AI-171 crash outside Ahmedabad airport, videos have surfaced sparking questions among aviation experts. Pilots are questioning why the landing gear wasn't retracted, and if a dual engine failure occurred due to fuel issues. The final investigation report, due next year, will provide detailed analysis.