In a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, DNA samples from 92 deceased individuals have been matched. As of now, 47 bodies have been handed over to their families, as confirmed by Dr. Rajneesh Patel, a professor in the surgery department at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, during a media briefing on Monday, June 16.
Dr. Patel shared that, in addition to the 47 bodies already released, another eight families would receive their loved ones’ remains within the next two hours. Currently, 13 families are present at the hospital, waiting to honour their deceased relatives. Furthermore, contact has been made with an additional 87 families regarding the identification process.
Twelve families have decided to accept their loved ones’ remains together after the DNA matching results were confirmed. Meanwhile, 11 other families are in discussions to coordinate their acceptance of the bodies.
By 9:30 AM on June 16, a total of 47 bodies had been released, representing families from various districts including Kheda, Ahmedabad, Botad, Mehsana, Bharuch, Aravalli, Vadodara, Junagadh, Anand, Mahisagar, Gandhinagar, and Bhavnagar.
The Air India flight AI171, which was heading to London, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12. Dr. Patel provided updates on the identification efforts initiated by the state government during the media briefing.
It is notable that a dedicated team has been assigned to each deceased person’s family. This team includes a senior official, a police officer, and a professional counsellor to support the families during this difficult time.
The crash occurred around 1:39 PM on June 12, shortly after the aircraft took off. The plane went down in the Meghani Nagar area, impacting a medical college campus. Tragically, 241 of the 242 passengers aboard were reported deceased, along with 29 individuals on the ground.
As the identification of the deceased continues, DNA testing is crucial. Many of the bodies were severely burned or damaged, making traditional identification methods ineffective. The recovery of the black box from the crash site has been confirmed, providing hope for further insights into the incident.
In the aftermath of the crash, the Ministry of Civil Aviation held a high-level meeting to discuss the situation. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia led the meeting, attended by senior officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other departments. Following the meeting, Scindia addressed the press, assuring that a thorough investigation was underway.
Families of the victims have expressed their anguish and hope for closure. One family is still searching for Mahesh Kalavadiya, a filmmaker who went missing on the day of the crash. His last known location was only 700 meters from the crash site, raising concerns that he may have been a ground victim. His family has submitted DNA samples for identification.
As the situation develops, the community has come together to support those affected by this tragedy. Local leaders and officials have visited families, offering condolences and assistance. The emotional toll of this disaster is immense, and the process of healing will take time.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and the families are anxiously awaiting further information. As they navigate this painful journey, the community stands united in support of those who have lost their loved ones.
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