Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Air India Crash: Families Await Return of Identified Remains
After the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, families are waiting to receive the remains of their loved ones.
DNA tests have confirmed the identities of many who died in the crash.
A crew member named Irfan Shaikh from Pune is one of those identified, and his family is preparing for his return.
The process of identifying the victims is ongoing, and families are receiving the remains of those identified.
Families of victims await handover of mortal remains after DNA matching.
Air India flight AI-171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12.
The crash resulted in 270 fatalities, including passengers, crew, and people on the ground.
220 victims have been identified via DNA tests, and 202 bodies have been given to families.
Irfan Shaikh, a crew member from Pune, is among the victims; his family awaits his remains.
- Who
- Families of victims of Air India flight AI-171, including Irfan Shaikh's family.
- What
- Families await the handover of mortal remains after the Air India flight AI-171 crash.
- When
- The crash occurred on June 12, 2025; handover of remains is ongoing as of June 20, 2025.
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India, and the families' residences (e.g., Pune).
- Why
- DNA matching is necessary to identify victims before returning remains to families.
- Date of Crash
- June 12, 2025
- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Flight Number
- AI-171
- Total Deaths
- 270
- Identified Victims
- 220 via DNA
- Remains Handed Over
- 202
Sources
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