Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 05:48am on 15 Jun 2025,Sunday India Global
Two days after Flight AI‑171’s crash in Ahmedabad, the death toll rose to 274—241 aboard and 33 on the ground. At Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, mortuary staff await DNA clearance before handing over remains, a process taking about 72 hours. Only 19 bodies have been identified so far. Charred and unrecognisable, victims’ families endure a painful wait in sweltering heat, holding out hope. Empty coffins arrived from Vadodara as some mourners, including the father of a teen killed near a tea stall, arrive seeking closure. Air India and Tata Sons have announced combined relief of ₹1.25 crore per victim. Authorities continue forensic investigations at the site. (PC: PTI & News18)
