The tragic Air India plane crash in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad has now claimed the lives of 270 individuals, leaving families distraught over delays in receiving the bodies of their loved ones.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 passengers en route to London's Gatwick Airport, tragically lost altitude shortly after take-off and crashed into buildings below, resulting in a massive fireball. This incident marks the most severe aviation disaster globally in the past ten years.

According to the president of the Junior Doctors Association at B.J. Medical College, at least 270 bodies have been recovered from the crash site. Tragically, only one person survived out of the 242 passengers and crew on board, with the rest perishing as the aircraft struck the medical college's hostel during its descent.

The aftermath of this catastrophe has raised concerns about Air India's reputation and fleet, especially since the Tata Group took over the airline from the Indian government in 2022. Tata's chairman expressed a desire to investigate the incident further, acknowledging the lack of clarity surrounding the crash.

Air India and the Indian government are currently examining various factors related to the crash, including issues with the engine thrust, flaps, and the landing gear's status during take-off and landing.

Family members of the victims have been anxiously waiting outside hospitals in Ahmedabad to claim the bodies of their loved ones. Medical professionals are working diligently to collect dental samples from the deceased for identification purposes, including DNA profiling.

One individual, Rafiq Abdul Hafiz Memon, who lost four relatives in the crash, expressed frustration over the lack of information provided by authorities, emphasizing the urgent need for updates on the release of the victims' bodies.

Similarly, another grieving father, unable to retrieve his son Harshad Patel's body, voiced concerns about the delay in DNA profiling, despite authorities' efforts to expedite the process.

Due to the severe burns suffered by most victims, dental samples are being utilized for identification verification. Forensic dentist Jaishankar Pillai confirmed that they have dental records for 135 victims, which will be compared to prior dental charts, radiographs, or other records for identification purposes.