Air India Crash Fallout: UK Families Claim Wrong Bodies Received

Air India Crash: Two British families have claimed they received misidentified remains of their kin. The flight, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed moments after takeoff, killing 241 passengers and crew and 19 people on the ground, with only one survivor.   

DNA Test Conducted In UK  

DNA tests conducted in the UK revealed that the remains in at least two caskets did not match the families’ samples. 

One family had to cancel funeral plans after being told the coffin contained an unidentified person.

Another family received mixed remains of two victims in a single casket, which had to be separated before burial.

Aviation lawyer James Healy-Pratt, representing the families, said they are distraught and deserve answers.

MEA Responds To Media Queries

MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says - "We have seen the report and have been working closely with the UK side from the moment these concerns and issues were brought to our attention. In the wake of the tragic crash, the concerned authorities had carried out identification of victims as per established protocols and technical requirements. All mortal remains were handled with utmost professionalism and with due regard for the dignity of the deceased. We are continuing to work with the UK authorities on addressing any concerns related to this issue."

Air India Plane Crash Latest Updates  

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released a preliminary report on July 12, revealing that both engines shut down mid-air just 32 seconds after takeoff, due to fuel cutoff switches being flipped.