Wrong remains from Air India crash 'adds to trauma', says family

Family members of those who perished in the Air India crash are still coping with the tragedy, but now must face the added pain of incorrect body fragments being identified.

Wrong remains from the site of the Air India crash have been identified, adding further trauma to families who have been awaiting answers for 43 years. Most recently, a set of remains thought to have belonged to two of the victims were misidentified and only confirmed to be connected to the crash this month. This revelation has reignited discussions about the official narrative of the crash and whether there was a cover-up by the government. Many families are still seeking justice for their losses and the mishandling of these remains only adds to their pain.

Family members respond

The delay and mishandling of the remains have caused pain and anguish for families. The government's mishandling of the remains reflects a larger pattern of indifference and neglect towards the victims and their families, who continue to seek recognition and justice.

For years, many have called for a public inquiry into the crash, and for the Indian government to be held accountable for their lack of action. The government's failure to identify and properly care for the remains reinforces the need for such an investigation. It is crucial that the government take responsibility for their past mistakes and provide answers to those who have suffered for so long.

The historical context

The Air India crash remains one of the worst aviation disasters in history, with the loss of over 200 lives. The crash occurred in June 1985, when an Air India flight from Toronto to Bombay was fired upon by a ground-to-air missile while flying over the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Ireland.