Indore: Pilot’s family in shock after death of only son

A pall of gloom descended on the family of Arshad Qureshi, one of the commercial pilots, as soon as doctors at Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences in Indore pronounced him dead.

Updated on: Nov 20, 2014, 15:39:52 IST

Hindustan Times | By Ritesh Mishra, Indore

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A pall of gloom descended on the family of Arshad Qureshi, one of the commercial pilots, as soon as doctors at Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences in Indore pronounced him dead.

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Arshad and assistant pilot instructor Captain Pawandeep Singh Pabla (26) were seriously injured when the MP Flying Club plane crashed on Wednesday morning.

Pabla suffered from paraplegia while Arshad suffered head injuries and fracture in his ankle and femur. Paraplegia is a condition in which the lower half of the body, including both legs, gets paralysed because of damage to spinal cord.

Arshad was the only son of Noor Mohammad, a social activist. Arshad's father is a resident of Indra Lok Colony in Indore. He said Arshad was his only son and that he has two daughters. "We are shocked after the incident. We prayed a lot for his recovery. We were very hopeful," said one of Arshad's relatives.

Zainul Khattani, a pilot who flew with Arshad, said he was a very good pilot and this incident has shocked him. "He was a very good pilot," said Pradip Joshi, vice-president of MP Flying Club.

After his death, a big question mark also hangs on the fate of Pabla. His colleagues in the flying club wonder if he will be able to fly again.

Doctors treating him are not very optimistic about his flying career. "Paraplegia takes time in recovery," said Dr Jatti.

Pabla's mother Harjeet Singh said his son left home around 7.30 am and when she called him around 11.30 am, she got this information.

"It is very difficult at this stage to speculate why the incident occurred," said Joshi while talking to Hindustan Times.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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