The body of 26-year-old Lamnunthem Singson, a cabin crew member of Air India who died in the tragic crash of Flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad on June 12, arrived at her hometown in Kangpokpi district of Manipur late Thursday night. Her last rites will be performed today in the presence of grieving family members and local residents.

Singson was among the 241 passengers and crew on board the ill-fated flight, which crashed just seconds after takeoff. Her body was transported from Ahmedabad to Dimapur, Nagaland, on an IndiGo flight, where it was received by her family, community leaders, and local officials.

A solemn programme was held earlier at Dimapur airport to receive the body. Floral tributes were offered by representatives of various organisations, including the Kuki Community Dimapur, Kuki Students’ Union Nagaland, Naga Council Dimapur, Dimapur District Citizens Forum, Zeliang Youth Organisation Dimapur, Chumoukedima Kuki Union, and the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee.

On the road journey from Dimapur to Kangpokpi, the convoy briefly stopped in Kohima, where members of the Kuki Union Kohima and Kuki Mothers’ Association paid their respects and offered farewell tributes.

Condolences poured in from multiple organisations, expressing solidarity with the bereaved family and honouring the service and life of the young flight attendant.