Surgical Clues: Identifying Air India Crash Victims Through Implants

Surgical implants such as metal rods, plates, and pins became crucial in identifying victims of the ill-fated Air India crash in Ahmedabad, where many bodies were charred beyond recognition.

BJP MLA and medical doctor Hasmukh Patel took a leading role in this challenging identification process at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where remains were brought in.

Instead of typical identifiers like hair or jewelry, obliterated by the fire's intense heat, implants offered critical clues, noted Dr. Patel. These observations played a vital role in the subsequent DNA matching, significantly aiding distressed families.

(With inputs from agencies.)