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Jun 18, 2025
Ethnic tensions complicate repatriation of Air India crash victims
After the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad, the families of two young women from Manipur—one Meitei, one Kuki-Zo—are still waiting for their loved ones' remains.
Ongoing tensions between these communities have made bringing them home more complicated and emotional.
TL;DR
Kuki leaders worried about safety; DNA identification underway
A leading Meitei group has asked everyone to come together so both victims can be brought back with dignity, encouraging local youth and civil society to help at Imphal Airport.
Still, Kuki leaders are worried about safety and may want a different route.
Meanwhile, DNA identification is underway, and authorities say they'll help as soon as it's done.