Overview

• Families of at least 12 British victims have discovered that remains repatriated after the June 12 crash were misidentified or mixed.
• A medical examiner reported one coffin contained an unknown passenger and another held fragments from multiple victims.
• Bereaved relatives have formally notified their MPs, the Foreign Office and the Prime Minister’s office to demand clarity and accountability.
• Air India says Ahmedabad Civil Hospital handled body identification; the Indian Ministry of External Affairs says it coordinated with UK authorities and adhered to protocols.
• Rescue teams used sniffer dogs, DNA testing and advanced equipment at the crash site, but extreme heat and severe fragmentation complicated identification.