Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:04am on 13 Jun 2025,Friday India
Ahmedabad Police revealed difficulty identifying victims of the June 12 Air India Boeing 787‑8 crash due to severe burns and aircraft fragmentation . With bodies charred beyond recognition, authorities have initiated DNA testing to confirm identities, prioritizing accuracy over early fatality estimates . The AI 171 flight, carrying 242 onboard, struck the BJ Medical College hostel, killing 241 passengers and at least 28 civilians . Only one survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, escaped despite horrific conditions. Rescue and DNA efforts continue under a joint investigation by India, the US, and the UK. (PC: PTI)
