Ground report: Plane horror unfolds, no bodies, no closure, only haunting memories
At the Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad, over 200 families have provided DNA samples to identify victims of the plane crash. Bodies are charred beyond recognition, with some reduced to body parts. The DNA sampling process is expected to take 72 hours. Families have come from across India and abroad, including the UK, to seek closure. The scene is one of grief and anger as loved ones struggle to cope with the sudden loss of life.
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