Air India Crash Kills 33, Families Await DNA Identification

Following the Air India Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad, the death toll has risen to 33 with many bodies identified through DNA sampling, while families of numerous missing victims anxiously await news. Relatives like Ashok Patni and Ranjit Kaur are still searching for loved ones, with authorities collecting hundreds of DNA samples at BJ Medical College to aid identification. The crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff and involved 242 passengers with only one survivor, has left families in deep grief and uncertainty, including those who had traveled internationally or were visiting for medical reasons. Eyewitness accounts describe heroic rescue efforts amid the devastation, and authorities have recovered a Digital Video Recorder to assist the ongoing investigation. The tragedy has severely impacted families across India, with many waiting outside morgues in intense heat, hoping for closure. Officials and forensic teams continue their efforts despite the challenges posed by the condition of the remains.