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The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital confirmed 190 DNA matches from the Air India crash, with 157 bodies returned to grieving families. Among the identified victims are 123 Indians, 27 UK nationals, and one Canadian. The sole survivor, Vishwas, has been discharged and sent home. The crash, involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, claimed 241 lives, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani.

Key Points: Air India Crash DNA Matches 190 Victims as 157 Bodies Returned

  • 123 Indian nationals among 190 DNA matches
  • 27 UK victims identified
  • Lone survivor Vishwas discharged
  • Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani among deceased
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Air India plane crash: DNA match confirmed for 190 victims, 157 bodies handed over to families

Ahmedabad Civil Hospital confirms 190 DNA matches, 157 bodies handed to families after Air India crash; lone survivor discharged.

"Till 1045 hours today, 190 DNA samples have matched. Mortal remains of 157 deceased have been handed over – Rakesh Joshi"

Ahmedabad, June 18

DNA samples of 190 victims of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad have matched with their family members, and the bodies of 157 victims have been handed over, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi confirmed on Wednesday.

Joshi said that of the 190 matched DNA samples, 123 are of Indian nationals and 27 are from the United Kingdom. He added that the DNA of a Canadian citizen has also been matched.

Addressing a media briefing, Joshi said, "... Till 1045 hours today, 190 DNA samples have matched. Mortal remains of 157 deceased have been handed over to their families... Of the 190 DNA samples that have matched, 123 are Indians, 7 are Portuguese, 27 are from the UK, four are non-passengers, and one person is from Canada."

He confirmed that the lone survivor in the London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which crashed into a hostel complex of BJ Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, has been discharged and sent back home with his family.

"Lone survivor Vishwas has been discharged and sent back home with his family," he added.

Earlier in the day, Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Wednesday announced that 184 DNA samples have been matched so far after the tragic London-bound Air India plane crash.

In a post on the social media platform X, Sanghavi wrote, "Air India crash update: As of 8 am, 184 DNA samples have been matched."

DNA testing is being conducted by forensic teams from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU).

The crash occurred on June 12, when a London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a hostel complex of BJ Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The tragedy claimed 241 lives out of 242 onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

- ANI

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Priya K.
Heartbreaking news. The DNA matching process must be so painful for families waiting for closure. Kudos to FSL and NFSU teams working round the clock. Hope the lone survivor gets proper counseling - can't imagine what he's going through. 🙏
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Amit S.
Why are we still using old Boeing models when newer safer options exist? This is the 3rd major Air India incident in 5 years. Time for complete fleet modernization and better pilot training protocols. Safety should be non-negotiable.
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Rahul M.
The medical college hostel residents must be traumatized too - imagine a plane crashing into your home. Hope they're getting mental health support. This tragedy affects so many beyond just passengers and crew.
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Neha P.
My cousin works at Ahmedabad airport and said the ground staff are devastated. These frontline workers need recognition too - they've been handling bodies with dignity in this terrible heat. Salute to their service. 🇮🇳
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Sanjay T.
The international passengers' families must be going through hell being so far away. Hope our embassies are helping UK/Canada/Portugal citizens with visas and logistics to claim their loved ones. Humanity first.
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Kavita R.
While the DNA matching is important, let's not forget the bigger questions - was there maintenance negligence? Why did it crash into a populated area? We need transparent investigation results, not just PR updates. Families deserve real answers.

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