AI 171 crash: Kerala minister V Sivankutty, ministers pay homage to victim
Mortal remains of Ranjitha were brought to Thiruvananthapuram for the last rites.
Earlier on June 22, the DNA samples of 251 victims were identified and handed over to concerned families.
Speaking to mediapersons, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi said, 'DNA samples of 251 dead bodies of the plane crash have been matched. So far, a total of 245 bodies have been handed over to the families, while six families, who are from the UK, will receive the bodies of their relatives in the near future.'
'The 245 dead include 176 Indian citizens, 7 Portuguese, 49 British citizens, one Canadian and 12 non-passengers. Dr Rakesh Joshi gave details of the bodies handed over,' he added.
On June 12, a London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a hostel complex of BJ Medical College in the Meghani Nagar area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the passengers who died in the plane crash.
Two days ago, Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson reassured the public and employees that the airline's fleet--particularly its Boeing 787 aircraft--remains safe to operate following comprehensive checks and that the carrier is exercising maximum caution in the wake of the AI171 tragedy.
In an official communication, Campbell said, 'Have our aircraft been deemed safe? Yes. We have completed the additional precautionary checks on our operating Boeing 787 fleet as requested by the DGCA, who have publicly declared that they meet required standards.'
'We have also, as a matter of abundant precaution, voluntarily decided to continue additional pre-flight checks for the time being. Where there is any doubt, we will not release aircraft - of any type - for service,' said the CEO. (ANI)
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