India and UK Authorities Collaborate on Air India Crash Victim Identification Issues

The Indian government is currently engaged in discussions with UK authorities to resolve issues related to the identification of victims from the recent Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad, as reported by the Daily Mail. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the identification process adhered to established procedures and technical specifications. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the handling of the deceased was done with the highest standards of professionalism and respect. The Daily Mail article indicated instances of misidentification, causing distress to some families. The tragic incident, which occurred on June 12, involved a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, resulting in 260 fatalities. Post-crash investigations involved DNA analysis and facial recognition to identify and return the remains to the families.