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Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 A year of grief and waiting: What remains when a plane falls from the sky

A year after the Air India crash, a mother still speaks about her dead son in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.
Imtiyaz's mother Farida Bano says her son "follows" her everywhere, suggesting he is not really gone. Family's damaged suitcase remains untouched as a painful reminder of their loss. Imtiyaz struggled to cope with grief and searched for answers about the crash. He believed the investigation report would bring peace but found solace in an audio message from his brother before the tragedy. Family says they want authorities to be transparent and accountable for their handling of the case. They question why it has taken so long to release a final report on the crash.