As the nation grieves the tragic loss of lives in the catastrophic crash of an Air India Boeing 787 shortly after its departure from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, authorities have escalated their efforts to identify the victims through DNA sampling. The rescue and recovery operations persist at the crash site, attention is also directed towards the DNA identification process, which is a vital step in providing closure to the bereaved families. Forensic teams are tirelessly working to gather DNA samples from the remains retrieved from the scorched wreckage. Relatives of the victims have been arriving at local hospitals and morgues, with many requesting to provide saliva or blood samples to aid in the matching process. Authorities are prioritizing cases where initial identifications have been established through personal belongings or documentation, in order to hasten the DNA matching. Most of the bodies were incinerated beyond recognition, and DNA testing is being carried out to identify the victims.
Additional bodies are anticipated to be discovered during the search at the crash site. There has been no update regarding the recovery of the black boxes — the flight data and cockpit voice recorders.Volunteers who rushed to assist after a passenger jet collided with a residential area in Ahmedabad described the intense fireball they encountered. Meanwhile, police have confirmed that six bodies have thus far been identified and returned to their families. Air India and state officials have pledged comprehensive support to the families of the victims, including help with transportation, accommodation, and counseling services.
