About a week after the deadly Air India accident in Ahmedabad, DNA samples of 220 victims were matched with their families and the mortal remains of 202 passengers have been released, on Friday announced Gujarat Minister, Family Welfare and Medical Education Rushikesh Patel.
In a post on X, Rushikesh Patel wrote, “Updated:- 20/06/2025, 11:45 AM No. DNA Match- 220, No.
Of the 220 victims, known in the recent Air India accident in Ahmedabad, 151 were Indian citizens, 34 were British, 7 Portuguese, one Canadian, and 9 were non-living. So far, 202 bodies have been handed over, 15 by Air and 187 have been sent by ambulance, while the remaining mortal remains will be released soon.
“Indians 151, Portuguese 7, British 34, Canada 1, non -travelers 9 ……………………………………………………………………………….
Meanwhile, on Thursday, Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson said that Flight AI -171, which crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12 soon after, “was well maintained” and both the aircraft and its engine regularly monitored, no issue before the flying.
In a lawyer statement for its customers, the CEO of Air India reported that the aircraft conducted its last major investigation in June 2023, while the correct engine overhaul was done in March this year, and the left engine was inspected in April 2025.
“The aircraft was maintained well, with its last major check in June 2023 and the next to December 2025. Its right engine was overhall in March 2025, and the left engine was inspected in April 2025. Both aircraft and engines were regularly monitored, which did not show any problem before the flight,” Campbell Wilson said.
The CEO of Air India assured that they are working with the aviation industry and waiting for an official inquiry report to provide more information about the accident in which 241 out of 242 passengers were killed after the aircraft crashed in the Boys Hostel Building of BJ Medical College.
Campbell Wilson further said that Air India has completed inspections on 26 Boeing 787 aircraft out of 33 of its aircraft as per the direction of the coordinates of the Civil Aviation (DGCA) after the tragedy. He said that after reviewing Air India aircraft, DGCA has confirmed that our Boeing 787 fleet and maintenance processes fully meet security standards.
On 12 June, the London-Bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed at a hostel complex at the BJ Medical College in Meghani Nagar area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat soon after the takeoff from Sardar Vallabhi Patel International Airport. The tragedy claimed that 242 live out of 242 lives, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. (AI)