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Jun 16, 2025
Ahmedabad crash: DNA testing delays return of victims' remains
After the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad, families are still waiting to bring their loved ones home. Even though 80 victims have been identified through DNA, only 42 bodies have been returned so far—mainly because the remains are badly damaged and identification is slow. Forensic teams are working nonstop on tough cases, and authorities are offering counseling and help with all the paperwork to support grieving families.
TL;DR
The wait is long and emotional
It's a tough reminder of how complicated things get after a tragedy—especially for families hoping for closure. The wait is long and emotional, but teams on the ground are doing everything they can to help people through it.