Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:26pm on 20 Jun 2025,Friday India
Authorities in Ahmedabad have identified 220 victims of the June 12 Air India Flight AI‑171 crash via DNA testing as of Friday, June 20. The remains of 202 individuals—149 Indian, 7 Portuguese, 34 British, and 1 Canadian—have been returned to grieving families . Meanwhile, the Gandhinagar Forensic Science Lab continues its around‑the‑clock DNA profiling amid harrowing challenges, including severely damaged remains . International cooperation is in full swing: India’s AAIB leads the investigation with expert support from the US and UK agencies . Efforts persist to complete matching for the remaining victims and offer closure to families. (PC: AP)
