JK News Today
Jammu , December 09:
The Indian army has stated that severity of the chopper crash in which among others , India’s first Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat , died, is making it difficult in positive identification of the victims.
A statement by the army said: “The severity of air crash has led to difficulty in positive identification of mortal remains. All possible measures are being taken for positive identification considering the sensitivities and emotional well-being of the loved ones (We will update details in due course).
• Close family members of all the deceased personnel are arriving at Delhi. All necessary assistance and support are being provided.
• Assistance of close family members for positive identification will be taken in addition to scientific measures. Mortal remains will be released to the Next of Kin only after positive identification.
• Appropriate military rites of all personnel will be ensured in consultation with close relatives once the process of positive identification is completed.”
