Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India Rejects UK Report on Air India Crash Victim Identification
A British newspaper said that some families in the UK received the wrong bodies of people who died in an airplane crash in India.
The Indian government said this isn't true and that they handled everything with care and respect.
They are working with the UK to resolve any issues.
The crash happened on June 12th and killed 241 people, including 53 people from Britain.
The Indian government says they followed all the correct procedures when identifying the bodies.
India dismissed a British media report alleging misidentification of victims' remains from the Air India crash.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the remains were handled with professionalism and respect.
The Daily Mail report cited unnamed families who claimed their loved ones were wrongly identified.
The Air India crash occurred on June 12th.
53 British nationals were among the 241 fatalities.
- Who
- The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Daily Mail.
- What
- India refuted a British media report claiming misidentification of Air India crash victims.
- When
- Report published July 23rd, referencing the June 12th crash.
- Where
- India and the United Kingdom.
- Why
- To address concerns regarding the handling and identification of victims' remains from the Air India crash.
Daily Mail Report
Indian Government
Identification of Victims
Daily Mail Report
Families claim misidentification of remains causing distress.
Indian Government
Indian government handled the remains with professionalism.
- Event
- Air India plane crash
- Date of Crash
- June 12th
- Total Fatalities
- 241
- British Fatalities
- 53
- Report Source
- Daily Mail
- Indian Response
- MEA denied misidentification claims