Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi on Tuesday reported that a total of 163 DNA samples have been matched from the tragic London-bound Air India plane crash as of 5:45 pm today, with 124 mortal remains of the victims handed over to their families.

Families await the identification of victims from the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. Despite initial promises, DNA matches are delayed due to complex technical difficulties. The emotional toll on relatives is immense as they grapple with prolonged uncertainty.

The DNA identification process for the victims of the Air India crash, which resulted in over 240 fatalities, is facing challenges due to the intense heat generated during the incident. Forensic experts are working diligently to ensure accurate identifications despite these complications.

At crash sites, experts look for bone samples. That said, due to the impact, chances are high that the samples can get mixed up, which makes profiling tougher

Families of Air India crash victims face an agonizing wait for the identification of loved ones' remains. DNA matching is underway but delayed due to the disaster's scale and condition of the bodies.

Air India continues to struggle with operational challenges, as its Ahmedabad-London flight AI-159 was cancelled due to a technical glitch.

Three days after the London-bound Air India 171 flight ... The process of DNA matching of former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, who also died in the June 12 plane crash, was underway ...