In a shocking revelation, Miten Patel, whose parents lost their lives in the Air India crash in June, disclosed to the BBC that his mother's casket contained remains of unidentified individuals, leading to concerns about the identification accuracy for all victims. His parents, Ashok and Shobhana Patel, were among the crash's 260 casualties, which occurred shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad.
Miten expressed devastation over the mix-up, highlighting the emotional turmoil of knowing "other remains" may be included in his mother’s casket, reflecting his fears over the integrity of identification procedures. "How do I know there aren't other remains in the casket with her?" he lamented, questioning the thoroughness of the process.
Reports from The Daily Mail uncovered that wrong bodies were being misidentified and sent back to families in the UK, with one case even involving a family receiving an entirely different body. These accounts amplified the distress surrounding the tragedy, prompting calls for accountability and assurance from authorities.
India's foreign ministry responded to the concerns by stating they were collaborating closely with UK officials to address these issues and that all remains were treated with respect and professionalism. The ministry emphasized that established protocols for victim identification were followed during this tragic aftermath.
As investigations regarding the Air India incident proceed, many families, including the Patels, seek closure amidst rising uncertainties about their loved ones' remains and the integrity of the identification process.
Miten expressed devastation over the mix-up, highlighting the emotional turmoil of knowing "other remains" may be included in his mother’s casket, reflecting his fears over the integrity of identification procedures. "How do I know there aren't other remains in the casket with her?" he lamented, questioning the thoroughness of the process.
Reports from The Daily Mail uncovered that wrong bodies were being misidentified and sent back to families in the UK, with one case even involving a family receiving an entirely different body. These accounts amplified the distress surrounding the tragedy, prompting calls for accountability and assurance from authorities.
India's foreign ministry responded to the concerns by stating they were collaborating closely with UK officials to address these issues and that all remains were treated with respect and professionalism. The ministry emphasized that established protocols for victim identification were followed during this tragic aftermath.
As investigations regarding the Air India incident proceed, many families, including the Patels, seek closure amidst rising uncertainties about their loved ones' remains and the integrity of the identification process.
