Survivor’s Struggle with Trauma

Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the devastating June 12 Air India crash, is grappling with the aftermath of the tragedy. Despite being considered fortunate for surviving, Vishwas faces immense emotional and psychological challenges. His cousin, Sunny, revealed that Vishwas is receiving psychiatric help to cope with the traumatic experience. The crash involved a London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport. Tragically, Vishwas’s brother Ajay was among the 241 passengers and crew who perished, along with 19 individuals on the ground.

Coping with Loss and Trauma

The memories of the crash and his brother’s death continue to haunt Vishwas. According to Sunny, Vishwas avoids conversations and struggles with sleep disturbances, often waking up in the middle of the night. The family sought psychiatric assistance for him two days ago, marking the beginning of his treatment journey. As a result, Vishwas has not yet planned his return to London.

A Miraculous Escape

Vishwas’s survival is nothing short of miraculous. He was seated in seat 11A near an emergency exit on the left side of the aircraft. In an interview with Doordarshan, he recounted how the plane seemed to stall moments after takeoff. The section of the plane where he was seated landed on the ground floor of a medical college hostel. Spotting a broken door, he seized the opportunity to escape.

A Community’s Support

The aftermath of the crash has drawn attention from relatives and well-wishers worldwide, all concerned about Vishwas’s well-being. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited him in hospital to offer support. A video circulating on social media shows Vishwas carrying his brother’s remains to a cremation ground in Diu on June 18.

Ongoing Recovery

Vishwas was discharged from Ahmedabad Civil Hospital on June 17, coinciding with receiving his brother’s remains after a DNA match confirmed Ajay’s identity. The journey back to normalcy is expected to be long and challenging for Vishwas as he continues to process his grief and trauma.