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Qatar Tribune
18 hours ago
- Qatar Tribune
Air India crash victim's son says he received wrong remains
Agencies The son of a woman killed in the Air India plane crash has told the BBC 'other remains' were found in her casket after her body was returned to the UK. Miten Patel, whose father also died in the crash, said the coroner identified the mixed-up remains and left him to worry: 'How many others are in there?' The Daily Mail reported on Wednesday that the wrong bodies were being sent to loved ones following the crash which killed 260 people shortly after take-off in early June. All remains were handled with 'utmost professionalism' and dignity, India's foreign ministry said, and that it was working with UK officials to address concerns. A spokesperson for the UK government said: 'Formal identification of bodies is a matter for the Indian authorities. 'We continue to liaise with the Government of Gujarat and the Government of India on behalf of the Inner West London Senior Coroner to support the coronial process.' Ashok and Shobhana Patel were travelling home to visit their sons and grandchildren on 12 June. After the Gatwick-bound plane crashed in Ahmedabad, western India, they were among the first victims to be returned home. Their son, Miten, said the mix-up was 'obviously very upsetting,' even though he acknowledged that mistakes happen. 'People were tired and there was a lot of pressure. But there has to be a level of responsibility that you're sending the right bodies to the UK. 'How do I know there aren't other remains in the casket with her?' The Daily Mail reported two cases in which the wrong remains were allegedly returned to loved ones in the UK. One apparently saw a family receive the wrong body entirely, while another was said to involve the remains of several people placed in the same casket. India's foreign ministry said that they were aware of the report 'and have been working closely with the UK side from the moment these concerns and issues were brought to our attention'. The statement continued: 'In the wake of the tragic crash, the concerned authorities had carried out identification of victims as per established protocols and technical requirements. 'All mortal remains were handled with utmost professionalism and with due regard for the dignity of the deceased. 'We are continuing to work with the UK authorities on addressing any concerns related to this issue.' The UK's Foreign Office said it was continuing to support relatives and loved ones.
The Irish Sun
19 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Air India crash victim's family furious after someone else's remains were also sent home in casket
THE family of a mum killed in the Air India crash has blasted Indian authorities after someone else's remains were also sent home in her casket. NHS microbiologist Shobhana Patel, 71, died with her husband Ashok, 74, in the crash in June. 2 Shobhana Patel, 71, died with her husband Ashok, 74, in June's Air India crash Credit: Supplied 2 The crash killed 260 people Credit: Alamy The couple, from Orpington, Kent, were repatriated in different coffins but DNA tests in Britain Her son Miten, 40, said: 'I have no idea if the other remains were from more than one person.' One family was sent the wrong body entirely. India's Ministry of External Affairs said: 'All remains were handled with professionalism.' READ MORE ON AIR INDIA CRASH Lawyer James Healy-Pratt, representing around 20 families, said: 'They have been left in limbo. 'They have no-one to bury because the wrong body was in the casket.' It is thought that only Indian authorities carried out DNA tests on victims with no input from any international agency. Mr Healy-Prat added: 'I am hearing that it was Indian authorities alone who identified remains and then placed them in caskets. Most read in The Sun 'The families want assurances that their loved ones have not been left behind somewhere in India because they don't have confidence in the system. 'They have had the terrible shock of losing a loved one and then they go through more trauma when they learn it is not only their loved one in the casket, or it may not be their loved one at all.' How pilots cutting engines sparked TWO plane disasters after South Korea & India crashes as calls for cockpit CCTV grow
Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Air India crash victim's family furious after someone else's remains were also sent home in casket
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE family of a mum killed in the Air India crash has blasted Indian authorities after someone else's remains were also sent home in her casket. NHS microbiologist Shobhana Patel, 71, died with her husband Ashok, 74, in the crash in June. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Shobhana Patel, 71, died with her husband Ashok, 74, in June's Air India crash Credit: Supplied 2 The crash killed 260 people Credit: Alamy The couple, from Orpington, Kent, were repatriated in different coffins but DNA tests in Britain found other body parts along with Shobhana's. Her son Miten, 40, said: 'I have no idea if the other remains were from more than one person.' One family was sent the wrong body entirely. India's Ministry of External Affairs said: 'All remains were handled with professionalism.' READ MORE ON AIR INDIA CRASH 'BODY MIX-UP' Brit Air India families 'sent the WRONG bodies' after crash killed 260 Lawyer James Healy-Pratt, representing around 20 families, said: 'They have been left in limbo. 'They have no-one to bury because the wrong body was in the casket.' It is thought that only Indian authorities carried out DNA tests on victims with no input from any international agency. Mr Healy-Prat added: 'I am hearing that it was Indian authorities alone who identified remains and then placed them in caskets. 'The families want assurances that their loved ones have not been left behind somewhere in India because they don't have confidence in the system. 'They have had the terrible shock of losing a loved one and then they go through more trauma when they learn it is not only their loved one in the casket, or it may not be their loved one at all.'
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Air India 171 crash: UK man finds stranger's remains' in mother's casket, India says victims were handled with ‘professionalism'
The son of a woman who died in the recent Air India plane crash has raised concerns about the handling of victims' remains after allegedly discovering that "other remains" were found in his mother's casket. Miten Patel, who also lost his father in the crash, told the BBC that a coroner in the UK informed him of the presence of remains from more than one individual in his mother's casket. The revelation has raised questions about the identification and repatriation of bodies following the incident. Family raises questions over identification process Miten Patel's parents, Ashok and Shobhana Patel, were on board the Gatwick-bound Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12. The crash claimed the lives of 260 people, including 53 British nationals. The couple were among the first victims to be repatriated to the UK. Miten Patel said the discovery of mixed-up remains was deeply upsetting. 'People were tired and there was a lot of pressure. But there has to be a level of responsibility that you're sending the right bodies to the UK," he told the BBC. 'How do I know there aren't other remains in the casket with her?' A British family getting ready to bury a relative who died in the Air India Flight 171 crash were reportedly given the wrong body, causing them to postpone the funeral. According to the Daily Mail, the mistake came to light when the remains in the coffin did not correspond to the… Media reports highlight multiple alleged mix-ups The Daily Mail reported two cases where UK families allegedly received the wrong bodies. In one case, the wrong body was sent entirely, and in another, remains from multiple individuals were reportedly found in a single casket. The newspaper also claimed that families have suffered additional distress due to errors made in the repatriation process. Indian authorities respond to allegations India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) responded to the reports by stating that all mortal remains were handled with 'utmost professionalism' and dignity. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said authorities followed established protocols and technical guidelines during the identification process. 'We have seen the report and have been working closely with the UK side from the moment these concerns and issues were brought to our attention,' Jaiswal said. 'We are continuing to work with the UK authorities on addressing any concerns related to this issue.' The Indian government has not confirmed any mishandling but stated it remains engaged with UK officials to address the concerns raised. The investigation into the crash and the processes that followed remain ongoing. For affected families, the latest revelations have added a new layer of grief as they seek clarity and accountability.
Saudi Gazette
a day ago
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- Saudi Gazette
Air India crash victim's son says he received wrong remains
DELHI — The son of a woman killed in the Air India plane crash has told the BBC "other remains" were found in her casket after her body was returned to the UK. Miten Patel, whose father also died in the crash, said the coroner identified the mixed-up remains and left him to worry: "How many others are in there?" The Daily Mail reported on Wednesday that the wrong bodies were being sent to loved ones following the crash which killed 260 people shortly after take-off in early June. All remains were handled with "utmost professionalism" and dignity, India's foreign ministry said, and that it was working with UK officials to address concerns. Ashok and Shobhana Patel were travelling home to visit their sons and grandchildren on 12 June. After the Gatwick-bound plane crashed in Ahmedabad, western India, they were among the first victims to be returned home. Their son Miten said the mix-up was "obviously very upsetting," even though he acknowledged that mistakes happen. "People were tired and there was a lot of pressure. But there has to be a level of responsibility that you're sending the right bodies to the UK. "How do I know there aren't other remains in the casket with her?" The Daily Mail reported two cases in which the wrong remains were allegedly returned to loved ones in the UK. One apparently saw a family receive the wrong body entirely, while another was said to involve the remains of several people placed in the same casket. India's foreign ministry said that they were aware of the report "and have been working closely with the UK side from the moment these concerns and issues were brought to our attention". The statement continued: "In the wake of the tragic crash, the concerned authorities had carried out identification of victims as per established protocols and technical requirements. "All mortal remains were handled with utmost professionalism and with due regard for the dignity of the deceased. "We are continuing to work with the UK authorities on addressing any concerns related to this issue." — BBC
