The catastrophic plane crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, involving an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner tragically increased the death toll to 270. Authorities successfully completed DNA profiling of 9 deceased bodies, matching their DNA samples with their families for confirmation. Relief Commissioner Alok Kumar Pandey and Civil Hospital's Additional Superintendent Dr. Rajneesh Patel shared these updates in a joint press conference.
The officials mentioned that the hospital has released the first body to the respective family, while other bodies will follow after completing all necessary legal formalities. Previously, 8 bodies were identified by families without DNA profiling due to their intact conditions. Out of 242 passengers, only one survived the crash, alongside 29 other victims at the crash site, including 5 MBBS students. State and central agencies have collaborated effectively.
Commissioner Pandey highlighted contact has been made with families across 18 out of 33 districts in Gujarat. A total of 230 teams have been set up. The process of handing over bodies to families commenced on Saturday. Families were required to bring identification when providing DNA samples. To ensure a smooth process for families, AMC swiftly issued death certificates.
For each deceased's family, a dedicated team has been established to transport bodies via ambulance to their homes. Contact has also been established with 11 international families, and they are expected to arrive in Ahmedabad by tomorrow afternoon. The British High Commission is actively engaged in Ahmedabad, maintaining communication with all agencies involved. Meanwhile, Dr. Rajneesh Patel noted that the sole surviving passenger, Vishwas Kumar, is recovering well.
Source: aajtak
Dr. Patel also reported the completion of DNA profiling for several bodies, with one body retrieved from the plane's tail section. Two injured individuals are in ICU care. Meanwhile, forensic teams and aviation specialists are examining the wreckage, as the central government assembles a high-level multidisciplinary panel, led by the Union Home Secretary. The Gujarat government has prepared a team of 591 doctors, assistants, and drivers and arranged 192 ambulances for body handover.
Ahmedabad's district administration deployed 230 personnel and three deputy collector-level officers to ensure seamless coordination. Bodies are transported to their destinations alongside ambulance and police pilot services. The government is collaborating with Air India for families wishing to transport bodies by plane. The Health Department has positioned five teams consisting of 100 specialists in orthopedics, neuro, medicine, plastic surgery, and burns at the trauma center.
Postmortem protocols involve a team of 32 specialists and 20 assistants, alongside 12 specialists stationed at BJ Medical College’s Kasoti Bhavan. The relief and rescue operation commenced under the Chief Minister's directive immediately after the crash. Local residents, private doctors, and the wider community united in effort, with support from 100 doctors of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), and 1,300 units of blood collected through four donation camps.
Source: aajtak
A help desk and control room have been set up at BJ Medical College’s Kasoti Bhavan, coordinating over 600 phone calls. Support has been extended by the hospital administration, district administration, and State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) regarding sampling, transportation, accommodation, and other logistics. Families are urged to call only the authorized civil hospital numbers in Ahmedabad for DNA matches and body updates.
Contact numbers are as follows...
9429915911, 9429916096, 9429916118, 9429916378, 9429916608, 9429916622, 9429916682, 9429916758, 9429916771, 9429916875
