Air India crash toll rises to 270, those injured at medical college hostel succumb

In a letter to N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, the IMC said, "On behalf of the Indian Medical Association - Gujarat State Branch, we extend our heartfelt appreciation for Air India's announcement of ₹1 crore compensation to the families of the passengers who tragically lost their lives in the recent incident, and for your generous support towards the renovation of the BJMC college hostel."

"We humbly request you also to consider extending financial assistance and necessary support to the medical students present at the crash site who were injured or lost their lives in this unfortunate event," said the letter.

"These individuals were not only victims but also future pillars of our healthcare system, and their well-being and families deserve similar care and support. Accordingly, we earnestly request you to declare immediately similar help to the medical students injured or who have lost their lives. We sincerely hope you will consider this request with compassion and urgency," the letter stated.