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A high-level meeting chaired by Home Secretary Govind Mohan will review aviation security after the Ahmedabad Air India crash. The tragedy has claimed 274 lives, including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani. DNA matching continues as extreme heat from the crash made traditional identification impossible. The sole survivor, British-Indian Vishwashkumar Ramesh, remains hospitalized.

Key Points: Home Secretary Govind Mohan Chairs Meet on Ahmedabad Air India Crash

  • Home Secretary Govind Mohan to lead aviation security review
  • Ahmedabad crash death toll rises to 274 including ex-CM Rupani
  • DNA matching ongoing for victim identification
  • Survivor Vishwashkumar Ramesh undergoing treatment
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Air India plane crash: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan to chair high-level meet tomorrow on civil aviation security

High-level meeting on aviation security after Ahmedabad plane crash that killed 274, including ex-CM Vijay Rupani, as DNA matching continues.

"Till now, 45 DNA samples have matched. Around 274 people have lost their lives in the heart-wrenching incident. – Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel"

New Delhi, June 15

A high-level committee on civil aviation security, headed by the Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, is scheduled to meet tomorrow afternoon. The meeting is being convened in connection with the recent Ahmedabad plane crash, sources said.

The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed and rammed into a doctor's hostel shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12.

The crash claimed 241 lives out of the 242 people onboard, which included 230 passengers and 12 crew members. The lone survivor, Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin, is currently undergoing treatment for his injuries. At least 33 people, including local residents on the ground and MBBS students, have also died till today as the plane rammed into the doctor's hostel after the crash.

Earlier on Sunday, Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said that the DNA of 45 deceased have been matched with their relatives, and confirmed that the death toll in the Ahmedabad plane crash stands at 274.

"Till now, 45 DNA samples have matched. Around 274 people have lost their lives in the heart-wrenching incident," state's Health Minister said.

He also said that the funeral of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was among the victims, will be held tomorrow with full state honours.

Patel stated, "CM Bhupendra Patel informed Vijay Rupani's family about the DNA samples matching as soon as the information was received... Tomorrow, at 11.30 am, the family will receive Vijay Rupani's mortal remains from the Civil Hospital. The mortal remains will be taken to Rajkot by air and reach there at 2. The funeral will be carried out at 5 pm and the last rites will be completed at 6 pm with state honours."

The state Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) unit and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) team are working to match more DNA samples.

According to Director of the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), HP Sanghavi, DNA examination is critically needed to identify the victims of the tragic crash, citing that the extreme heat from the blaze that erupted after the crash had made the traditional method of identification ineffective.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
This is truly heartbreaking 💔 The scale of tragedy is unimaginable. While the high-level meet is necessary, I hope they don't just do post-mortem but implement real safety measures. Our aviation sector needs urgent reforms - from maintenance to pilot training.
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Priya M.
The DNA matching process shows how advanced our forensic capabilities have become. But why are our airports still allowing residential buildings so close to runways? This isn't the first incident of its kind. Urban planning needs equal attention in aviation security.
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Amit S.
My cousin was an MBBS student in that hostel... The pain is unbearable. While we appreciate the government's response, we need accountability. How did a plane crash into a building? Were safety protocols followed? Families deserve answers, not just condolences.
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Sunita R.
The lone survivor being an NRI has raised many eyebrows. Some foreign media are questioning if Indians were given priority in rescue - which is absolutely false! Our emergency teams worked tirelessly in dangerous conditions. This tragedy has united us, don't divide it.
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Vikram J.
While the focus is on aviation security, let's not forget the local heroes - doctors, police, and volunteers who rushed to help despite the fire risk. They represent the real India. The government should honor them along with conducting proper investigations.
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Neha P.
The state funeral for Shri Rupani is appropriate, but every victim deserves equal dignity. I hope the compensation is fair and reaches all families quickly, especially the hostel students' families who may not have powerful connections. Transparency is crucial now.

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