Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India Responds to UK Report on Air India Crash Remains
After a plane crash in India, some families in the UK received the wrong remains of their loved ones.
This upset them greatly.
News reports in the UK brought this to light, and the Indian government responded.
The Indian government says they did their best to identify the victims properly and handled the remains with respect.
They are working with the UK to solve the issue and address any worries the families have.
India responded to UK media reports about mishandled repatriation of Air India crash victims.
Reports claim some families received remains of unknown individuals.
The MEA stated all remains were handled professionally and with dignity.
Authorities followed established protocols for victim identification.
UK Prime Minister may raise the issue with Indian PM.
- Who
- The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and UK media outlets.
- What
- India responded to UK media reports claiming mishandling of remains of British victims of the Air India crash.
- When
- On Wednesday, the MEA responded to the reports.
- Where
- The reports concern the repatriation of victims from the Air India crash in Ahmedabad.
- Why
- To address concerns raised by the UK media regarding the identification and repatriation of remains.
UK Media Concerns
Indian Government Response
Handling of Remains
UK Media Concerns
Families received remains of unknown individuals; repatriation process was mishandled.
Indian Government Response
The MEA states all mortal remains were handled with the utmost professionalism and with due regard for the dignity of the deceased.
- Event
- Air India crash
- Date of Crash
- June 12
- Location of Crash
- Ahmedabad
- Casualties
- 241 on board, 19 on ground
- Report Source
- UK Media
- MEA Response
- Handled remains professionally, working with UK
