Each team comprises a police officer, a deputy collector-level official, and a professional counsellor to ensure smooth and sensitive handling of the situation
As the process of identification and handing over of bodies continues following the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, officials on Sunday shared key updates on the coordinated relief, medical and security response.
Alok Pande, IAS, Commissioner of Relief, said 230 dedicated teams have been formed to facilitate victim support and family coordination.
Each team comprises a police officer, a deputy collector-level official, and a professional counsellor to ensure smooth and sensitive handling of the situation.
So far, 22 death certificates have been issued and bodies handed over to the families. In addition, 22 inquest teams are working in parallel to complete legal formalities.
Officials have asked families who have already submitted DNA samples to come forward and collect the bodies. Meanwhile, relatives of three foreign nationals are expected to arrive in Ahmedabad by Monday to complete formalities.
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