Three days after the crash, only 35 bodies had been handed over to relatives from an overall official death toll of 270.

Efforts to identify victims from the recent Air India crash progress rapidly, with DNA verification completed for 119 individuals. Authorities are coordinating extensively with forensic teams to ensure dignified return of remains to families.

Authorities have confirmed that DNA samples of 162 victims from the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad have matched with their family members, and the mortal remains of 120 have been handed over,