Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Surat Mourns Family Lost in Air India Plane Crash
Akeel Nanabawa, his wife Hannaa, and their 4-year-old daughter Sara died in the Air India plane crash.
They were British citizens but had strong family ties to Surat, India, where their funeral was held.
Hundreds of people, including family, friends, and community members, gathered to pay their respects.
Akeel's father shared his sadness.
The family was in Surat for a short trip before the tragedy.
Sara's remains were identified and a funeral was held for her as well.
Akeel Nanabawa, his wife Hannaa Vorajee, and their daughter Sara were among the victims of the Air India plane crash.
The funeral took place in Surat, where Akeel's family has deep roots despite being British citizens.
Hundreds gathered for the funeral prayers, reflecting the family's respected status in the community.
Akeel's father expressed his grief over the sudden loss of his son and his family.
The family had been in Surat for a short Eid trip before the tragedy.
- Who
- Akeel Nanabawa, his wife Hannaa Vorajee, and their daughter Sara, who were among the victims of the crash.
- What
- The funeral of Akeel Nanabawa, his wife, and daughter who died in the Air India plane crash.
- When
- The funeral took place in the early hours of the morning in Surat, soon after the plane crash on June 12.
- Where
- Surat, India, specifically in the Haripura area outside Hasanji Kabristan.
- Why
- The article does not mention why the plane crashed.
- Victims
- Akeel Nanabawa, Hannaa Vorajee, and Sara Nanabawa
- Location of Funeral
- Surat, India
- Cause of Death
- Air India plane crash
- Family's Origin
- British citizens with ties to Surat
