June 2025 Issue

June 12, 2025—a date that will remain etched in the hearts of every citizen of Gujarat. A devastating aircraft crash in Ahmedabad shook our state, claiming over 250+ lives and injuring many more. The pain, fear, and grief that followed cannot be described in words. The tragedy brought unbearable loss—but it also lead to an unspoken bond of shared humanity.

It was around lunchtime when the skies over Ahmedabad turned dark, not because of weather, but from the smoke rising from a scene of horror. In the very next moment, the sirens began. Calls flooded emergency lines. And even before orders could be issued or plans drawn, doctors, nurses, and medical students across Gujarat began moving.

In BJ Medical College, some of our students were just settling down for lunch in the hostel mess. Within seconds, everything changed. Shattered glass, screaming echoes, and the sound of rushing footsteps replaced the quiet. Some of them never made it out. The doctors from IMA cancelled outpatient clinics and elective surgeries and arrived at civil Hospital to offer hands-on help. Administrative staff ensured that every department worked like a well-oiled machine. There were no walls between government and our doctors team, no lines drawn between designations—only shared humanity.

IMA Gujarat and Government Stakeholders worked Shoulder to Shoulder. IMA Gujarat stood firmly, offering every support they could. We worked in close coordination and under their guidance of Honorable Chief Minister, Health Minister, Home Minister, many government stakeholders , senior IAS officers, hospital team. Whether it was rapid mobilization of ambulance, or support for families— decisions were made, and help was given.

We mourn not just those on the ill-fated light, but also those in the BJ Medical College hostel, in the nearby areas, the pedestrians, and workers caught in the blast and debris. Their names and stories will not fade. They are not just numbers in a report—they were sons, daughters, students, workers, friends.

In those critical hours after the crash, something extraordinary unfolded. People from every walk of life—doctors, nurses, medical students, ambulance drivers, security staff, helping staff, administrators, our IMA doctors and government officials, NGOs, various organization, every person—rose together, without waiting for instructions, without thinking of roles or ranks. They moved as one, driven by nothing but the instinct to help. Some ran from hospital wards, others left their meals uneaten, and many stayed awake for hours, working in silence, comforting the grieving, treating wore what badge or came from which background—what mattered was humanity.

The lines between profession and purpose blurred in that brief but powerful moment, when the entire system pulsed with one goal: to save and support. This was more than a medical response—it was a collective efforts. As we mourn the lives lost and pray for the injured to recover, we also recognize the deep scars this tragedy will leave behind. It is a serious, lifealtering moment for everyone involved. But IMA Gujarat stands firm—we will walk with every affected family, support every survivor, and do whatever we can, for as long as we’re needed.

IMA Gujarat, standing at the forefront of medical service and advocacy, humbly reached out to the Tata Sons Group requesting their support for the doctors and medical students who lost their lives or were injured in this heartbreaking incident. In a heartfelt gesture, the Tata Group extended their help, offering assistance during this critical time. IMA Gujarat is deeply thankful for their solidarity and compassion, and for standing by the medical community in this moment of profound loss. Let us not forget. Let us continue to stand united—in grief, in healing, and in rebuilding lives.

For more information download bulletin PDF