**Durga Puja Pandal Depicting 2025 Air India Crash Sparks Online Outrage**
*By Snehil Singh | Oct 04, 2025, 05:25 PM*
A Durga Puja pandal in India has come under fire for its controversial theme depicting the tragic Air India crash that occurred on June 12, 2025. The display featured a model of an aircraft crashed into a building, replicating the real-life incident where Air India Flight AI171 crashed into a hostel building in Ahmedabad.
The devastating accident resulted in the deaths of 12 crew members and 229 passengers, with only one passenger surviving. Additionally, several people on the ground lost their lives in the tragedy.
**Online Outrage Over Crash-Themed Pandal**
A video of the crash-themed pandal quickly went viral on social media, gathering over two lakh views. Many users condemned the display as “deeply insensitive,” particularly to the families of the victims who are still mourning.
One user commented, “How absolutely sad is that! How much trauma would it cause the families of the victims.” Another wrote, “This is so so bad. Very hurting. Imagine lost family members seeing this.”
**Escalating Criticism and Calls for Action**
As the video circulated further, criticism intensified. Voices on social media called the display a “shame to glorify a tragedy” and labeled it a “sick mentality.” One visibly angry user demanded, “Whosoever has approved this should be arrested immediately.”
The growing outrage has sparked a broader conversation about the importance of respecting real-life tragedies during public festivities. Many have called for action against the organizers of the pandal to prevent similar incidents in the future.
**About the Air India Flight AI171 Crash**
Air India Flight AI171, operated by a Boeing 787-8, crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad en route to London Gatwick. The catastrophic accident claimed the lives of 241 people on board, including passengers and crew, and an additional 19 individuals on the ground. Remarkably, there was only one survivor.
The pandal’s depiction of this sensitive incident has ignited widespread debate on the boundaries of cultural displays and the need for empathy towards victims of such tragedies.
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