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Sole British Survivor Still in India as UK Families Demand Answers Over Mishandled Remains

Investigators are still analyzing the recorders after a preliminary finding that both fuel switches moved to cut-off.

Overview

  • Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 40, remains in India receiving treatment and grieving his brother Ajay three months after the Ahmedabad crash.
  • Two British families wrote to Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper alleging remains were mishandled, mislabelled, commingled or lost, and seeking accountability from Indian authorities.
  • Aviation lawyer James Healy‑Pratt of Keystone Law is representing more than 20 British families, pursuing High Court action against Air India and separate litigation involving Boeing.
  • India’s AAIB preliminary report noted both fuel‑control switches moved to the cut‑off position after takeoff and a cockpit exchange questioning a fuel cut, while investigators cautioned against drawing conclusions.
  • The UK government says dedicated caseworkers are supporting families, as Air India reports interim compensation paid to 226 families and Tata Sons pledges about £85,000 per family through a charitable fund.