Mumbai, June 12 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash, saying the death of passengers and local citizens in the accident is "shocking, painful and unfortunate".
The entire country, including Maharashtra, is saddened by the plane crash in Ahmedabad city and every Maharashtra resident shares the grief of the families of the deceased, Pawar said in his condolence message.
Pawar said the plane flying from Ahmedabad to London crashed into buildings in Ahmedabad city shortly after takeoff.