Overview

• Families were informed that coffins repatriated after the June 12 crash near Ahmedabad contained remains from multiple individuals or non-relatives.
• A British forensic pathologist uncovered serious errors when DNA testing exposed mixed and incorrect body parts in returned coffins.
• One family received remains from several crash victims, while another discovered their relative’s body was not among the remains sent back.
• Victims’ relatives say the repatriation teams were fatigued and under intense pressure during identification efforts, fueling calls for accountability.
• India’s Ministry of External Affairs insists all remains were treated with dignity and is coordinating with British authorities ahead of talks between Starmer and Modi.