Over 300 soldiers donate blood for plane crash victims in Ahmedabad

IANS June 13, 2025 321 views

Over 300 Indian Army soldiers donated blood to aid victims of the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad. Commanders joined the drive, reinforcing the armed forces' commitment to civilian support. Hospitals and officials are working round-the-clock to identify victims, with DNA samples collected from 192 families. Emotional and logistical support is being provided to grieving families during this tragic time.

"Around 300 army personnel have stepped forward to voluntarily donate blood to support the city’s emergency response efforts." – Article
Ahmedabad, June 13: The Indian Army has launched a large-scale blood donation camp at the Military Cantonment in Ahmedabad to aid victims of the devastating Air India AI-171 plane crash.

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Over 300 soldiers donate blood for crash victims

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Commanders lead by example in donation drive

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DNA samples collected from 192 families for identification

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250 post-mortems completed as officials assist grieving families

Around 300 army personnel have stepped forward to voluntarily donate blood to support the city’s emergency response efforts as hospitals continue treating those injured in the tragedy.

Leading by example, their commanders also participated in the drive, donating blood as a symbol of the armed forces’ dedication to national service beyond the battlefield.

The donation drive is being conducted in coordination with local hospitals and emergency services, ensuring that the collected blood reaches critical patients in time.

Meanwhile, the process of identifying victims from the tragic Air India Flight AI-171 crash continues at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where bodies are being brought in for post-mortem examinations. As of now, five bodies have been identified and respectfully handed over to their families. These include two victims from Rajasthan, two from Bhavnagar, and one from Madhya Pradesh.

Civil Hospital officials confirmed that DNA samples have been collected from 192 families so far. To support the identification process, a large team of 70 to 80 doctors, including those from PHCs and CHCs across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Anand, and Nadiad, has been working around the clock in the post-mortem room since Thursday.

The state government has set up a dedicated facility at the Kasoti Bhavan on the ground floor of B.J. Medical College for collecting DNA samples.

Health Principal Secretary Dhananjay Dwivedi stated that samples, mainly from immediate family members like parents or children, are being sent for matching. The process is expected to take at least three days.

To assist grieving families, the police and hospital staff are providing emotional support and ensuring that all formalities are handled with dignity and care.

For any queries regarding patients or post-mortem identification, the Civil Hospital has released helpline numbers: 6357373831, 6357373841.

In addition, the state government has activated a control room at the State Emergency Operations Centre.

Families can reach out for assistance on: 079-23251900, 9978405304.

As the process of identification continues, officials have confirmed that over 250 post-mortem examinations have already been completed.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Salute to our brave soldiers! 🇮🇳 While they protect us at borders, they're also first to help in civilian crises. This blood donation drive shows their true commitment to the nation. Hope the injured recover soon.
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Priya M.
Heartbreaking news...but seeing such unity gives hope. The army's response is commendable, but we must also appreciate the doctors working 24/7. When will we improve aviation safety though? Too many accidents recently.
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Amit S.
The DNA identification process seems well-organized. Good that they're collecting samples from multiple districts. But 3 days is too long for grieving families - can't we have faster testing methods in 2023?
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Neha P.
My cousin is one of the doctors helping with post-mortems. They haven't slept properly in 2 days. People don't realize how traumatic this work is for medical staff too. Respect to all frontline workers! 🙏
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Sanjay V.
The helpline numbers and control room setup show good disaster management. But why isn't there a centralized national emergency number for such tragedies? We need better systems before next crisis.
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Meena R.
As someone who lost family in an accident, I know how important emotional support is. Glad to see police/hospital staff are trained for this. Small gestures matter most in dark times.

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