Tragedy in Ahmedabad: DNA Matches Confirm Identities in Air India Crash

On Monday, Dr. Rajnish Patel, Additional Medical Superintendent of Ahmedabad's Civil Hospital, informed the media that DNA analysis for the recent Air India plane crash had resulted in 92 matches, confirming identities of 87 individuals due to some duplication. Following these results, 47 bodies had been respectfully dispatched to various districts.

The tragic crash occurred shortly after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, tragically ending the lives of 241 individuals, including former Gujarat Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani. Bodies were distributed to districts like Kheda, Bharuch, and Amreli, among others, as identification efforts persisted.

Meanwhile, an expert from the UK visiting the crash site for inspections remarked on the visible devastation. Preparations for Vijay Rupani's cremation were underway, with full state honors in Rajkot. Massive efforts, including the use of 2,000 kilograms of flowers for decoration, highlighted the respect with which authorities are handling the aftermath. The crash also saw a sole survivor, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British national, who is receiving treatment for injuries.

(With inputs from agencies.)