The son of a woman killed in an Air India plane accident has reported that the BBC “other remains” were found in her coffin after her body returned to Britain.
Mitan Patel, whose father also died in an accident, said the coroner identified mixed remains and left them to worry: “How many other people are there?”
Daily Mail reported On Wednesday that the wrong body was being sent to the loved ones after the accident, in which 260 people were killed soon after the take-off in early June.
India’s Foreign Ministry stated that all remains were controlled with “extreme professionalism” and dignity, and that it was working with Britain officials.
A spokesperson of the UK government said: “The formal identity of bodies is a case for Indian officials.
“We continue to contact with the Government of Gujarat and the Government of India on behalf of the senior coroner of Inner West London to support the coronial process.”
Ashok and Shobana Patel Was traveling home To visit his sons and grandchildren on 12 June. He was one of the first victims to return home after the Gatwick-Bound Plane crashed in Ahmedabad, western India.
His son, Miten said that the mix-up was “clearly very disturbing”, even though he admitted that mistakes occur.
“People were tired and there was a lot of pressure. But there should be a level of responsibility that you are sending the right bodies to Britain.
“How do I know that there are no other relics with him?”
Daily Mail reported Two cases in which wrong remains were reportedly returned to loved ones in Britain.
One clearly one family attained a completely wrong body, while the other was asked to include the remains of many people placed in the same coffin.
India’s Foreign Ministry said that they knew about the report “and since the time they have been working for the UK, when these concerns and issues were brought to our attention”.
The statement continued: “In view of the tragic accident, the officials concerned identified the victims according to the established protocol and technical needs.
“All mortal remains were handled with extreme professionalism and with the appropriate relationship for the dignity of the deceased.
“We are continue to work with UK officials on addressing any concern related to this issue.”
A lawyer representing several families affected by the accident said he hoped that Britain’s Prime Minister Sir Kir starrer raised “these serious issues” with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Britain this week.
He said, “The family deserves immediate answers and assurances about the hideout of their loved ones,” he said.
Britain’s Foreign Office said it continues to support relatives and loved ones.
“We have allocated dedicated Cassworkers to each family who desire one, and family contact officer supports for those who requested it,” said a spokesman said.
