Families were overcome with grief as they gathered at the hospital to submit DNA samples, a heartbreaking step necessary to identify the remains of their loved ones who perished in the tragic Air India crash. Many wept uncontrollably, clutching photographs and mementos of those they had lost. Among them was a distraught mother whose son had been en route to London to begin his university studies—a journey filled with hope that ended in unimaginable sorrow.
The hospital corridors were filled with silence, broken only by sobs and the quiet murmurs of comfort among relatives. Officials worked around the clock to support families during this difficult time. A senior hospital official informed the media that the identification process could take anywhere from seven to ten days, depending on the condition of the remains and the speed at which DNA matches are confirmed.
“We are doing everything we can to ensure accurate identification while being sensitive to the pain these families are experiencing,” the official said. Authorities assured families that once identifications were confirmed, the bodies would be released promptly for final rites. For many, the wait now begins—not just for answers, but for a chance to say goodbye.