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DNA Matches Confirm Identities of Ex-Gujarat CM Rupani and 62 Other Air Crash Victims
At a press conference, Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel Sanghavi confirmed the DNA match for Vijay Rupani’s remains. “Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani perished in the Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12. This morning, his DNA was confirmed at approximately 11:10 AM. He dedicated many years to serving the people of our state,” he stated.
The death toll from the crash currently stands at 270, which includes passengers and resident doctors from B J Medical College.
The Health Department has collected a total of 250 blood samples from relatives of the victims and local residents affected by the incident, resulting in 62 confirmed DNA matches. On Sunday, 27 bodies were returned to their families following DNA identifications, and an additional eight bodies were released to families based on other identification methods.
To facilitate the identification process, 12 teams are working in shifts to collect DNA samples, and counseling services are being provided to the affected families. The Health Department has also deployed over 855 health personnel, including 100 workers specifically at the trauma center, to assist with the medical relief operations.
In response to the incident, five expert teams of microbiologists have been assembled to expedite the DNA collection process for identifying the deceased. The DNA sampling operations are being conducted 24/7 at Kasauti Bhavan in Civil Hospital, in coordination with the State Control Room.
To ease the burden on grieving families, the Gujarat administration has arranged for death certificates to be issued directly at the hospital, avoiding the need for families to visit multiple offices, as stated by Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Banchha Nidhi Pani.
Additionally, a team from Boeing has joined the investigation, along with representatives from foreign agencies such as the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.
According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.
The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.
The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.
Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.
In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.
Jaipur: Eight patients died after a fire broke out at the trauma centre of the state-run Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur late Sunday night.
Officials said the blaze started in the storage area of the Neuro ICU, possibly due to a short circuit. There were 11 patients in the ICU at the time. Smoke quickly spread, causing panic among patients and staff.
Hospital workers and attendants tried to rescue patients, even moving them out on their beds. Firefighters controlled the blaze in about two hours.
Families of the victims alleged that hospital staff ignored early warnings about smoke and fled during the fire.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and other ministers visited the hospital to review the situation and assured a detailed probe into the incident.
Uttar Pradesh: A 75-year-old man who remarried in search of companionship died barely hours after his wedding, sparking shock and speculation in his village.
The deceased, identified as Sangruram, a resident of Kuchhmuchh village in Jaunpur district, had been living alone after losing his first wife a year ago. With no children, he supported himself through farming. Despite advice from relatives against remarriage, Sangruram wed 35-year-old Manbhavati, a resident of Jalalpur area, on Monday, September 29.
The marriage was first registered in court, followed by traditional rituals at a local temple. According to Manbhavati, the couple spent most of the wedding night conversing, as Sangruram assured her that she would take responsibility for the household while he would “take care of the children.”
However, by the next morning, his health deteriorated suddenly. He was rushed to hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
The unexpected death has triggered varied reactions in the village. While some residents believe it to be a natural occurrence given his age, others have expressed suspicion about the circumstances.
Relatives, including nephews residing in Delhi, have halted funeral rites until their arrival. They have also raised questions about whether a police inquiry or post-mortem examination will be conducted before the cremation.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding further investigation.
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