With bodies burnt beyond recognition or damaged otherwise, authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of victims of the horrific tragedy.

In a significant development related to the Ahmedabad plane crash, authorities have successfully matched the DNA of 31 victims. So far, 12 of the identified bodies have been handed over to their respective families.

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.