Ahmedabad, June 12 -- British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron on Friday paid solemn tributes to the victims of the tragic Air India AI-171 plane crash on its first anniversary, marking a sombre moment of remembrance in Gujarat.

The diplomatic tribute commemorates the devastating aviation tragedy that occurred exactly a year ago on June 12, 2025.

The ill-fated Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, met with a catastrophic accident a mere 32 seconds into its flight. The aircraft plunged into the surrounding area almost immediately following its departure from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.

The catastrophic incident claimed a total of 260 lives in one of the region's...