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Gujarat officials confirm 177 DNA matches from the Air India crash victims. Ahmedabad Civil Hospital is working to return remains to families, with 21 more expected by Wednesday. Twelve families still await results, while nine injured passengers remain hospitalized. The June 12 crash killed 241 people, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani.

Key Points: Gujarat Confirms 177 DNA Matches in Air India Plane Crash

  • 177 DNA matches confirmed in Air India crash
  • 21 more remains to be handed over by Wednesday
  • 12 families await results
  • 9 injured still hospitalized
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Air India plane crash: 177 DNA matches confirmed, says Gujarat Home Minister

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi updates on 177 DNA matches as Ahmedabad Civil Hospital works to return remains to grieving families.

"Till 5.45 pm today, 163 DNA samples have matched. – Rakesh Joshi, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent"

Gandhinagar, June 18

Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced on Tuesday that 177 DNA samples have been matched so far after the tragic London-bound Air India plane crash.

In a post on X, the minister wrote, "Air India crash update: As of now, 177 DNA have been matched."

The testing was being done by teams from the FSL and National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU).

Earlier in the day, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi reported that a total of 163 DNA samples have been matched.

During a press conference, Joshi provided a detailed account of the count, noting that out of the remaining 39 of the 163 matched victims, mortal remains of 21 deceased will be handed over to their families by Wednesday morning and remains of two deceased are in the process of being handed over.

He stated that more than 12 families were waiting for the results, and the handing over of four dead bodies is on hold due to some legal issues."Till 5.45 pm today, 163 DNA samples have matched. Following which, the mortal remains of 124 deceased have been handed over to their families... Out of the remaining 39, the mortal remains of 21 deceased will be handed over to their families by morning. Mortal remains of two deceased are in the process of being handed over. 12 families are waiting for the results... Handing over of four dead bodies is on hold due to some legal issues," Joshi stated.

He further stated that on the day of the crash, 71 injured individuals were admitted to the Civil Hospital, with 42 subsequently discharged and currently, nine patients remain admitted, while two succumbed to their injuries after admission.

"On the day of the crash, 71 injured people were admitted to the Civil Hospital. Out of them, 42 have been discharged. As of now, nine patients are admitted. Two people had passed away after they were admitted," he added.

On June 12, the London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed into a hostel complex of the BJ Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing 241 passengers and crew out of 242 onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

- ANI

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Priya K.
Heartbreaking news 😢 The DNA matching process seems efficient but I can't imagine the pain of families waiting. Hope the remaining matches are completed soon so everyone can get closure. The hospital staff and forensic teams deserve appreciation for working tirelessly.
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Rahul S.
Why is there discrepancy in numbers between minister (177) and hospital (163)? Authorities should coordinate better during such sensitive matters. My prayers with all affected families. This tragedy shows we need stricter aviation safety checks.
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Ananya M.
The forensic teams at NFSU are doing remarkable work in such difficult circumstances. As someone from Gujarat, I'm proud of how our state machinery has responded. But we must ask - was the aircraft maintenance up to mark? Need thorough investigation.
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Vikram J.
So many young lives lost...including medical students in that hostel. This is beyond tragic. The government should announce special compensation for all victims' families. Also need better crash protocols for aircraft taking off from our airports.
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Sunita P.
The legal issues delaying 4 bodies' handover must be resolved sensitively. Bureaucratic hurdles should not add to families' grief. On positive side, good to see coordination between FSL, hospital and administration in this massive operation.
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Karan D.
While we mourn, let's not forget the injured still recovering. Hope they get best medical care. Also, the hostel students who witnessed this horror need counseling. Such incidents leave deep psychological scars that need long-term healing.

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