US EditionAir India Crash | DNA Matching of Former CM Vijay Rupani Done, Family Informed: Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel
- Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani's body was identified on June 15 after DNA matching at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital following the Air India crash on June 12.
- The crash occurred when Air India flight AI171 carrying 242 people crashed seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad International Airport en route to London Gatwick.
- State Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited Rupani's residence to inform the family and assured government support for last rites in Rajkot, while DNA matching concluded around 11:10 AM on June 15.
- The official death toll from the accident rose to 250, with only one survivor confirmed, and authorities identified 47 victims through DNA testing and handed over 24 bodies to families.
- Support teams assist each bereaved family with logistical and emotional aid, while investigations into the crash cause continue under India's civil aviation agencies.
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Ahmedabad Plane Crash: He was among those killed in the horrific plane crash, he was on his way to his daughter, but it all ended in a flash, the last rites of the former Chief Minister of Gujarat were performed with full state honours
Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani's Mortal Remains Arrive in Rajkot for Final Rites Following Air India Crash
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Rajkot Police have implemented comprehensive security measures and traffic restrictions to facilitate the procession. DCP Crime Parthraj Singh Gohil advised citizens to use designated parking areas during the event. India News | Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani's Mortal Remains Arrive in Rajkot for Final Rites Following Air India Crash.
Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani's last rites today in Rajkot with full state honours
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who died in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, will be cremated in Rajkot later today with full state honours. As per the reports, Union Minister Amit Shah will attend the funeral procession. Preparations are underway for the last rites of Gujarat's 16th chief minister, who was in office from August 2016 to September 2021, in Rajkot. Last rites at 5 pm today At 11:30 am, the former CM's…
Mortal remains of former Gujarat CM Rupani, over 40 victims identified through DNA profiling; Air India contacts relatives of all victims
Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel says funeral of the former Chief Minister will be held at Rajkot on Monday with full State honours; 24 bodies already handed over to grieving families
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