Ahmedabad Plane Crash: DNA Results Delayed for 8 Families
Eight families face further delays in identifying loved ones after the ahmedabad plane crash, as DNA tests have yet to yield matches. Authorities are requesting additional DNA samples, highlighting the critical role of meticulous testing in victim identification and ensuring the dignified return of remains.Civil superintendent Rakesh Joshi details the protocols,emphasizing the need for confirmed matches before releasing bodies. Sibling samples have sometimes proven successful, underscoring the complexities of DNA testing. While 210 families have received closure thus far, forensic teams and agencies collaborate to expedite the process. News Directory 3 keeps you informed. Authorities will continue working with families. Discover what’s next…
DNA Tests Delay Identification of Ahmedabad Crash Victims
Updated June 21, 2025
The identification process for victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash faces delays.Authorities have requested additional DNA samples from relatives of eight victims after initial samples failed to produce a match.
Rakesh Joshi, civil superintendent at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, stated that bodies cannot be released to families without a confirmed DNA match. “When there is no match for a longer period of time, then you can ask another sample from another relative,” Joshi saeid.
According to Joshi, the preferred samples are from a father, son, or daughter. If those are unavailable, samples from other family members are considered. He also noted that sibling samples have, at times, provided successful matches.
To date, 231 deceased have undergone DNA matching, with 210 bodies released to their families. Joshi emphasized the sensitivity adn legal protocols involved in the DNA matching process, adding that authorities are working diligently to expedite the process.
Forensic Science University,local administration,state health departments,and other agencies are collaborating to ensure families receive the remains of their loved ones as quickly as possible. The role of each agency is crucial in this sensitive process, ensuring accurate victim identification and proper handling of DNA tests.
What’s next
Authorities will continue to process DNA samples and work with families to ensure the dignified return of their loved ones’ remains.