A daughter-in-law, Kajal Patel, has tearfully recounted her last phone conversation with her father-in-law, Ramesh Patel, who lost his life in the deadly Air India plane crash on June 12.

Kajal was in the company of Ramesh's daughter, Priti Pandya, as they recounted his last moments in India before the tragic air disaster killed him.

Speaking to ANI News, Priti said her father, a British national, had returned to India to eat fruit.

"He came here last Tuesday, 4th of June, just for nine days. He just wanted to come to eat fruit...And ehm, yeah, he didn't come back home."

Kajal, on the other hand, said her father-in-law called her on the phone while he was aboard the flight and shared what they discussed.

"Thursday morning, he rang me and said to me, 'Kajal, everything is okay...And I said that's fine dad. Don't worry about it'.

"I even messaged him on both, he had two phones with him...And he said I won't ring you again. And I said that's fine. You just relax. Don't worry about it. I will update everyone at home that you are safe in the plane.

"And he still didn't think and just rang me again saying, 'I'm in the plane safely and that he is on time and everything.' I said okay, that's safe journey and we see you in the evening..."

In a video, Kajal said she had made Ramesh's favourite meal ahead of his coming.

"He was looking forward to eat fish and chips that day. You know what I mean (breaks down in tears)."

Watch the video below:

Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the family's comment on their father's death below:

@hemapatel7531 said:

"My sincere condolences! May God give family the strength to go through this difficult time.

"Om shanti."

@dianebrigraj9739 said:

"This is very sad I am so sorry, please accept my condolences may God bless his soul, my prayers are with you guys."

@Account-user said:

"The woman misses her aged dad who has recently died in a tragic plane crash and sharing a heartwarming account of how he loved coming back to his country to enjoy the seasonal fruits and the only follow up q that the reporter could come up with is monetary compensation.😑

"It is well implied that her dad was a retired man, not a sole breadwinner for his family and they have sufficient means to sustain themselves. That's some lack of situational awareness and emotional intelligence right there."

@Michelinefromtheblock said:

"Everyone got compensation who lost there loved ones!! Who wants money when you lose family friends etc ???? Sad😢RIP."

@TheAquaStan said:

"May God Bless, Give Peace AND Solace to Both -

"The ones that passed on, and to the Ones they left behind."

@DavidSanchez-r2g said:

"This is terrible.. i can't even imagine their pain .im so so sorry for your loss . My condolences from Dallas to this family . My Mom died 3 years ago she passed from natural age / health. But I know this different."

@nickyhamilton4196 said:

"I was heartbroken hearing his life loving the food and returning home so he could enjoy his life . Money is so irrelevant and shouldnt be discussed as they are in shock and grief . Condolences from Australia."

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a man's last conversation with his wife, who died in the Air India plane crash, had emerged online.

The couple married in 2024 and had many possibilities and a new life ahead of them, which were cut short by the tragic Air India plane crash.

After the wedding, the man flew ahead of her to set up their new home in London while her papers were being processed.

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Source: Legit.ng