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<div><strong>UPDATE: The latest figures given by Rajnish Patel:&nbsp;</strong></div>
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<div>- 47 DNA matched and families informed&nbsp;</div>
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<div>- 24 bodies handed over to the families&nbsp;</div>
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<div>- Udaipur (1), Ahmedabad (8), Vadodara (5), Kheda (1), Mehsana (4), Botad (1), Jodhpur (1), Aravalli (1), Anand (2)</div>
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<strong>UPDATE: Dead bodies handed over till now from Saturday:</strong></div>
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<div>Saturday:</div>
<div>-Purnima Patel</div>
<div>-Babu Hirpara</div>
<div>-Vimal Hirpara</div>
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<div>Bodies handed over from last night:</div>
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<div>-Shubhashchandra Amin</div>
<div>-Kalpna Prajapati</div>
<div>-Dinesh Patel</div>
<div>-Krishna Patel</div>
<div>-Dashrath Patel</div>
<div>-Dahigori Patel</div>
<div>-Khushbu Rajpurohit</div>
<div>-Kailash Patel</div>
<div>-Jaya Gajjar</div>
<div>-Anju Sharma</div>
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<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">Ahmedabad Civil Hospital's additional superintendent Dr Rajnish Patel, speaking to media persons, said that until Sunday morning, based on DNA testing, 31 deceased bodies have been identified and of them 13 bodies have been handed over to their relatives. The additional superintendent also clarified to victims' families that until they receive a call from the civil hospital, no one should rush to collect bodies of Ahmedabad plane crash victims.</p>
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<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>Until Saturday evening, 19 victims' bodies had been identified.</strong></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">The identification process of victims from the tragic Air India Flight AI-171 crash continues with progress. As of Saturday night, Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi confirmed that 19 victims have been successfully identified through DNA matching.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">Teams from the state Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) have been working to complete the matching process and help families find closure. The fatal crash occurred on June 12, shortly after the London-bound Air India aircraft took off from Ahmedabad airport.</p>
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<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>ALSO READ: https://www.benefitnews24.com/india/air-india-171-black-box-intact-probe-progresses/13822</strong></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">The plane crashed into a densely populated area near Civil Hospital and B.J. Medical College, resulting in the deaths of more than 260 people (aircraft occupants and those on the ground), including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani who was onboard the ill-fated Boeing Dreamliner 787-8. Miraculously, one passenger managed to walk out alive with some injuries.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">The impact caused massive destruction in the surrounding area, including significant damage to medical hostels, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of postgraduate resident doctors and their families.</p>
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<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>ALSO READ: https://www.benefitnews24.com/gujarat/mass-coffin-preparations-in-vadodara-after-plane-crash-tragedy/13812</strong></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">Due to the condition of many of the bodies, DNA testing has become the primary method of identification. Blood samples from over 248 relatives have been collected so far to assist in this process. According to officials, forensic teams are working round the clock to expedite identifications and ensure that remains are returned to families with dignity.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">The relief and recovery efforts are operating at an unprecedented scale. A total of 164 teams, including medical experts and assistants, have been deployed across B.J. Medical College, the Trauma Centre, and the postmortem unit.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">Additionally, 192 ambulances and 591 personnel are handling the transportation of bodies, whilst 230 team members are coordinating efforts across affected districts. Community support has also been strong, with more than 100 Indian Medical Association (IMA) doctors and local residents actively participating in relief efforts.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><strong>ALSO READ: https://www.benefitnews24.com/india/39-victims-identified-in-ahmedabad-plane-crash/13766</strong></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">A blood donation drive has collected over 1,300 units so far. Whilst the identification of victims progresses, the investigation into the cause of the crash continues. Multiple agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), are examining several possibilities ranging from technical failure to fuel adulteration. However, no official conclusion has been drawn yet.</p>
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Plane crash victim's relatives at the postmortem room

Ahmedabad hospital releases 13 bodies to families as forensic teams work round the clock

Air India Crash: 31 Bodies Identified via DNA

Ahmedabad hospital releases 13 bodies to families as forensic teams work round the clock

June 15, 2025 | 10:01 IST