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Tribute Paid to Shipton Bellinger Resident Who Lost His Life in Air India Crash

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Speaking in Parliament on June 16, the MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes, paid tribute to Ketan Shah, a constituent from Shipton Bellinger who lost his life in the Air India crash. Ketan Shah, a much-loved local shopkeeper and father, was among the 241 people who lost their lives in the crash of Flight AI171 last Thursday. Nokes expressed her deepest sympathies to Shah's family, friends, and the local community who are grieving this devastating loss.

Key Takeaways:

  • Caroline Nokes, the MP for Romsey and Southampton North, paid tribute to Ketan Shah, a constituent from Shipton Bellinger, in Parliament on June 16.
  • Ketan Shah was a valued member of the local community, running the village stores in Shipton Bellinger.
  • Shah was returning to the UK from India, where he had been visiting his sick father, when the aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad.
  • The community is devastated by Shah's loss, with Nokes expressing her deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and the local community.
  • The Air India crash resulted in 241 deaths, with the whole House of Parliament offering heartfelt condolences to those affected.
  • Hamish Falconer, the MP for Lincoln, also paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the crash, emphasizing the need for support and condolences.

Statistics:

  • 241 people lost their lives in the Air India crash.
  • The crash occurred last Thursday, with the exact date not specified in the source material.
  • Ketan Shah was a constituent from Shipton Bellinger, with the community being deeply affected by his loss.

Sources:

  • "Byline: Charles Elliman THE TEST Valley's MP has paid tribute to a passenger from her constituency who lost his life in the Air India crash."
  • "Twitter post from Caroline Nokes' official Twitter account, mentioning the tribute paid in Parliament on June 16."
  • "Air India plane crash updates, including the statement from Hamish Falconer, the MP for Lincoln, in the House of Parliament."

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