Shobhana Patel, the son of a woman killed in the Air India plane crash, has revealed that “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 about the number of others in there. The Daily Mail reported that the wrong bodies were being sent to loved ones following the crash, which killed 260 people shortly after take-off in early June. India’s foreign ministry said that all remains were handled with “utmost professionalism” and dignity, and that it was working with UK officials to address concerns.
India’s foreign ministry has been working closely with the UK side since the report was brought to their attention. The concerned authorities carried out identification of victims as per established protocols and technical requirements, and all mortal remains were handled with utmost professionalism and due regard for the dignity of the deceased. The UK’s Foreign Office is continuing to support relatives and loved ones, with dedicated caseworkers and Family Liaison Officer support in place for those who requested it.
