Authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of the victims as many bodies were charred beyond recognition or damaged.
“So far, 215 DNA samples have matched, while 198 bodies were handed over to the respective families,” Ahmedabad Civil Hospital’s medical superintendent Dr Rakesh Joshi told reporters.
Of these 198 victims, 149 were Indians, seven Portuguese nationals, 32 British nationals and one Canadian. The mortal remains of nine persons who were on the ground have also been handed over to relatives, Joshi said.
Six of the injured persons are still admitted in the hospital and the health condition of all of them is stable, he said. PTI PD RSY NP