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UK Families Press for Answers Over Mishandled Remains in Air India Crash as Sole Survivor Continues Treatment

Relatives say Indian authorities have been silent, prompting an appeal to Yvette Cooper.

Overview

  • Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the only person to survive the June 12 crash, remains in India receiving care and is grieving his brother who sat across the aisle.
  • Two British families report mislabelled, commingled or lost remains and have written an open letter urging the UK foreign secretary to seek answers from Indian officials.
  • Lawyers representing more than 20 British families accuse Indian authorities of withholding clear information on black box findings and want a clarifying interim report.
  • India’s preliminary report said both fuel switches moved to cut-off immediately after take-off, though investigators cautioned against drawing conclusions from early data.
  • Air India says most families have received about £21,500 in interim compensation and reports 226 payouts, with Tata Sons pledging roughly £85,000 in additional support per family.