June 17, 2025: In a heartbreaking incident, 38-year-old Ranjitha Gopakumar, a nurse from Thiruvalla in Kerala‘s Pathanamthitta district, was among the victims of the Air India flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Having worked in the UK, she was returning to India to finalize her plans to settle back home with her two children and elderly mother .
Ranjitha had been constructing her dream home in Pullad, aiming to provide a safer and better life for her family. Tragically, the house, which was nearing completion, now stands as a poignant reminder of her unfulfilled aspirations.
The crash has left the community in mourning, with tributes pouring in for Ranjitha, who was known for her dedication and warmth. Her untimely death has cast a shadow over her family’s dreams and the village that once celebrated her achievements.
As investigations continue, the loss of Ranjitha serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the dreams that can be shattered in an instant.