‘Severed hand, as if she was pleading’: A year later, forensic expert recalls AI-171 crash horror

A year after the devastating AI-171 crash, a forensic expert has recounted the harrowing details of the scene, painting a grim picture of the disaster's aftermath. The expert, HP Sanghvi, described the relentless work undertaken by his team to identify victims and piece together the events of that tragic day.

Sanghvi recalled the disturbing sight of a severed hand, which he described as appearing "as if she was pleading." This poignant and chilling detail underscores the immense violence and destruction caused by the crash. The forensic team's task was to meticulously sift through the wreckage and biological samples to provide answers to grieving families and investigators.

For 15 days, Sanghvi and his team of 38 forensic scientists worked tirelessly at the crash site. Their dedication involved the painstaking examination of biological samples, a crucial step in the identification process. The expert's account highlights the profound human toll of the disaster and the critical role forensic science plays in understanding and responding to such tragedies.

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Severed hand, as if she was pleading