India Dismisses Claims of Mistaken Body Repatriation in Air India Crash

Official Response to Media Allegations

New Delhi: The Indian government has firmly rejected a report from a British media outlet that suggested two families in the UK received the wrong remains of victims from the Air India crash in Ahmedabad.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasized that all remains were treated with the highest level of professionalism and respect for the deceased.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "We are aware of the report and have been in close collaboration with UK officials since these concerns were raised."

He added, "Following the tragic incident, the relevant authorities conducted victim identifications in accordance with established protocols and technical standards."

Jaiswal's comments came in response to inquiries about a Daily Mail article concerning the Air India crash on June 12, which resulted in the loss of 241 lives, including 53 British citizens.

He reiterated, "All remains were managed with the utmost professionalism and dignity. We are actively engaging with UK authorities to resolve any related concerns."

The British newspaper reported, based on accounts from two unnamed families, that the repatriation process for the deceased Britons was handled in a "horrifically bungled" manner.

Families in mourning are reportedly facing additional grief due to alleged misidentifications of their loved ones' remains prior to their return.