Identifying bodies tough due to severity of crash

December 09, 2021 15:53

The Indian army said it is taking all possible measures for the identification of the bodies in the chopper crash. The severity of the crash has made identification difficult.

"Close family members of all the deceased personnel are arriving at Delhi. All necessary assistance and support are being provided," read the statement of Indian Army.

The assistance of close family members for positive identification will be taken in addition to scientific measures. Mortal remains will be released to the next of kin only after a positive identification, said the Army.

Appropriate military rites of all personnel will be ensured in consultation with close relatives once the process of positive identification is completed.

The mortal remains of those killed in the IAF helicopter crash on Wednesday were brought to Madras Regimental Centre today from Military Hospital in Wellington.

The accident claimed the lives of 13 people. However, IAF Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of the crash, is on life support in Military Hospital at Wellington.

So far only four bodies have been positively identified: CDS Rawat, his wife, and Brig LS Lidder (the big image in the collage) alongside.

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