Grief turned into shock when Air India sent incorrect remains to British families mourning the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash. Sampadak Express discovered that lawyers representing these families in London conducted DNA tests and exposed a disturbing error—at least 12 bodies did not belong to the intended recipients.
Lawyers Expose Identification Error — Sampadak Express Coverage
The fatal crash claimed 269 lives, including 52 British citizens, leaving bodies severely burned and difficult to identify. Authorities used DNA testing to match victims with their families, then dispatched the remains abroad. However, coroner-led investigations in London proved that DNA results didn’t align with the recipients’ families. Funeral ceremonies halted abruptly, and grieving relatives struggled to accept the mix-up.
DNA Testing Confirms Mistakes — Sampadak Express Investigation
Dr. Fiona Wilcox, a senior West London coroner, verified the mismatch through a second round of DNA comparisons. Lawyer James Healy Pratt, representing the affected families, shared his experience with Sampadak Express. “These families only want the truth and the right remains. This blunder caused unimaginable pain,” he said.
Two Individuals in One Coffin — Sampadak Express Report
Investigators reported a troubling incident where authorities packed remains from two individuals into one coffin. Families had to separate the remains before cremation. Some finally buried their loved ones according to religious customs, only after facing weeks of confusion and delay.
Plastic Containers Hold Charred Remains — Sampadak Express Update
Experts connected with Sampadak Express explained how the crash turned the aircraft into a 1500°C fireball, charring the victims beyond recognition. Civil hospital staff stored remains in plastic containers and handed them over for final transportation.
Diplomatic Heat Builds — Sampadak Express Insight
Now, pressure mounts on both governments. Sampadak Express anticipates UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will raise this crisis with Indian PM Narendra Modi during his upcoming visit. The big question stands unanswered—if these remains don’t match the victims’ families, whose remains did Air India send?
