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Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
318 body parts, 100 phones recovered from flight crash site: Ahmedabad Police Commissioner
A total of 318 body parts and around 100 mobile phones have been recovered from the crash site of Air India flight AI 171, Ahmedabad Commissioner of Police G S Malik said at a press conference on Thursday evening. The body parts, which reached the 318 mark as of June 18, have been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL). He added that many of the phones the police seized were damaged. 'We are trying to see if any of the devices contain photos or videos captured during the crash, which could provide leads for the investigation,' he said. Malik clarified that the police's role was limited to examining items recovered from the scene, such as phones, passports, and ornaments. 'The technical investigation of the black boxes is being carried out by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). The aircraft debris will be taken to a secure location for reassembly. Technical experts from Boeing are assisting in this process,' he said. Responding to a question on the plane's sole surviving passenger, Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, Malik said, 'We checked Vishwas's mobile phone and returned it to him. It was not seized. We have handled the matter with sympathy and recorded his statement for our records.'
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
High court flags ‘quota-driven' drug crackdown by Punjab Police, grants anticipatory bail to woman in drug case
Chandigarh: Granting anticipatory bail to a woman from Punjab's Hoshiarpur district in a drug case, the Punjab and Haryana high court has observed that the investigating team appeared to be under pressure to implicate more individuals, particularly those previously involved in drug peddling or facing trial in other cases, as part of their campaign, 'Ek Yudh Nashe Ke Virudh', aimed at making the state drug-free. "While the court acknowledges and appreciates the efforts and intent of the state authorities, it needs to be in right earnest with clear intent and not with biased and unfair means to achieve some targets in numbers," the high court remarked. Justice Sandeep Moudgil passed the orders while allowing a plea of Sandeep Kaur, alias Sherni, alias Krisna Rani. She approached the court seeking interim bail in connection with an FIR dated May 13 registered under the NDPS Act at Garhshankar police station, Hoshiarpur. She contended that she was not initially named in the FIR but subsequently implicated on the disclosure statement of co-accused Amarjit Kaur, from whose possession the alleged contraband, 15 intoxicant injections, were recovered. Her counsel argued that nothing was recovered from her, and therefore, custodial interrogation was not required. The state govt opposed the plea, asserting Kaur was the "main supplier" of the alleged contraband. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo It was stated that the FSL report is still awaited, and the name of the contraband has not been mentioned in the FIR or in any of the recovery memos or proceedings conducted by the investigating officer so far. Considering Kaur's willingness to join the investigation and the unknown contents of the injections, the bench granted her anticipatory bail. "The petitioner is directed to be released on anticipatory bail subject to her joining the investigation with the investigating officer concerned within a period of one week on furnishing of personal/surety bonds to his satisfaction," the court said in its order dated June 17. MSID:: 121955663 413 |
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Air India plane crash: 125 DNA matches confirmed, 83 bodies handed over to families, says Gujarat Minister
Gandhinagar : Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Monday confirmed that DNA samples of 125 victims in the Air India plane crash had been successfully matched, and families of 124 deceased had been contacted. The mortal remains of 83 victims were handed over to their families. The minister visited the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Gandhinagar, where DNA testing of the deceased was being conducted. The testing was being done by teams from the FSL and National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU). Sanghavi praised the ongoing efforts, stating, "...For the last many days, FSL and NFSU teams are tirelessly working round the clock. Till 10:58 pm, 131 patients' DNA have been matched, and in some time, 6 more DNA certificates will be sent to the Civil Hospital..." He added that senior officers of the police and FSL had been present till late at night every day to monitor the process. According to him, teams had worked through the night for the last three days to ensure that DNA samples could be matched and remains handed over to grieving families as quickly as possible. The Gujarat government coordinated closely with the Civil Hospital to ensure smooth communication between officials and victims' families. Meanwhile, Efforts to identify victims of the recent Air India plane crash are progressing, with DNA verification completed for 119 individuals so far, according to Dr Rakesh Joshi, Superintendent of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital . Out of the remaining 43, the mortal remains of 14 deceased will be handed over by tomorrow morning. As time is running, people are also going through panic. We are receiving panic calls. As we are matching DNAs, results will keep coming," he added. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed into a hostel complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, killing 241 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Times of Oman
Air India plane crash: 184 DNA matches confirmed, says Gujarat Home Minister
Gandhinagar: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Wednesday announced that 184 DNA samples have been matched so far after the tragic London-bound Air India plane crash. In a post on the social media platform X, Sanghavi wrote, "Air India crash update: As of 8 am, 184 DNA have been matched." DNA testing is being conducted by forensic teams from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU). Earlier on Tuesday, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi reported that a total of 163 DNA samples have been matched. During a press conference, Joshi provided a detailed account of the count, noting that out of the remaining 39 of the 163 matched victims, mortal remains of 21 deceased will be handed over to their families by Wednesday morning and remains of two deceased are in the process of being handed over. He stated that more than 12 families were waiting for the results, and the handing over of four dead bodies is on hold due to some legal issues. "Till 5.45 pm today, 163 DNA samples have matched. Following which, the mortal remains of 124 deceased have been handed over to their families... Out of the remaining 39, the mortal remains of 21 deceased will be handed over to their families by morning. Mortal remains of two deceased are in the process of being handed over. 12 families are waiting for the results... Handing over of four dead bodies is on hold due to some legal issues," Joshi stated. He further stated that on the day of the crash, 71 injured individuals were admitted to the Civil Hospital, with 42 subsequently discharged and currently, nine patients remain admitted. At the same time, two succumbed to their injuries after admission."On the day of the crash, 71 injured people were admitted to the Civil Hospital. Out of them, 42 have been discharged. As of now, nine patients are admitted. Two people had passed away after they were admitted," he added. The crash occurred on June 12, when 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, The tragedy claimed 241 lives out of 242 onboard, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
Canada Standard
4 days ago
- Canada Standard
"Death toll of BJ Medical College students stands at 4," says Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent on AI 171 plane crash
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India] June 17 (ANI): Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Superintendent Rakesh Joshi said on Tuesday that the number of BJ Medical College students who died because of the Air India crash remains at four. Speaking to the mediapersons, Rakesh Joshi said,'...The death toll of BJ Medical College students stands at 4. It has not gone up.' He also said that Vishwas, the only survivor from the crash, is in stable condition and slowly improving. 'Vishwas's (the lone survivor of the flight crash) condition is stable and improving gradually,' Joshi said. Kumar, a British national of Indian origin, was seated in row 11 at the left window seat in the flight's economy class section that's positioned right behind an emergency exit. There were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, seven Portuguese nationals, and one Canadian national on board the crashed plane, airline authorities said. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Monday confirmed that DNA samples of 125 victims in the Air India plane crash had been successfully matched, and families of 124 deceased had been contacted. The mortal remains of 83 victims were handed over to their families. The minister visited the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Gandhinagar, where DNA testing of the deceased was being conducted. The testing was being done by teams from the FSL and National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU). Sanghavi praised the ongoing efforts, stating, '...For the last many days, FSL and NFSU teams are tirelessly working round the clock. Till 10:58 pm, 131 patients' DNA have been matched, and in some time, 6 more DNA certificates will be sent to the Civil Hospital...' He added that senior officers of the police and FSL had been present till late at night every day to monitor the process. According to him, teams had worked through the night for the last three days to ensure that DNA samples could be matched and remains handed over to grieving families as quickly as possible. The London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft crashed into a hostel complex shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, killing 241 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. (ANI)
