The death toll from the bus fire in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, has risen to 22. A woman, Bhaga Devi, also died during treatment. Six patients are currently on ventilators and their condition is also reported to be critical.
जैसलमेर बस हादसाः एक और महिला की मौत, अब तक 22 मरे; 6 गंभीर
New updates are continuously emerging from the Jaisalmer bus accident. Baga Devi, a woman who suffered 90% severe burns in the Jaisalmer bus accident, has succumbed to her injuries, bringing the death toll to 22. Four people are still on ventilators. On Wednesday, the FSL collected blood samples from 19 unidentified victims and relatives for identification. The FSL team worked throughout the night and identified 18 bodies by 7 a.m. on October 16th. One body could not be identified due to a lack of blood samples from relatives. Following DNA testing and post-mortem, the process of handing over the bodies to the families has begun.
At the Jodhpur Mahatma Gandhi Hospital mortuary, relatives and villagers from Shergarh have refused to accept the bodies. The relatives and villagers of the five deceased in the fire have staged a sit-in protest demanding adequate compensation.
The process of handing over the bodies to the families has begun.
The death toll in the Jaisalmer bus accident has now reached 22. The district administration has also initiated the process of handing over the bodies to the families after DNA testing and post-mortem. According to the administration, it has ensured that each body is transported to their native village or residence with utmost respect and sensitivity. A government employee and a police constable are accompanying each ambulance to ensure there is no inconvenience or discomfort along the way.
The district administration’s priority is to ensure that every family member receives all possible support and assistance during this difficult time. Teams from both Jodhpur and Jaisalmer districts are working in constant contact and coordination to ensure timely assistance to the affected families.
Status of bodies stored at AIIMS and MGH
Following the DNA testing report, nine bodies have been stored at AIIMS Hospital and nine at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital (MGH), Jodhpur. These bodies have been identified.
Names of bodies kept at AIIMS Hospital
- Jitesh Chauhan
- Mahendra (Lawaran)
- Khushi (Lawaran)
- Irrfan Khan (Bamboro ki Dhani)
- Barkat Khan (Basanpir)
- Shahrukh Khan (Champla)
- Ayub Khan (Basanpir)
- Basira (Basanpir)
- Jasu (Kotdi)
Names of bodies kept at MGH Hospital
- Swaroop (Jodhpur)
- Gopilal (Lathi)
- Jograj Singh (Jhalaria)
- Parvati (Lawaran)
- Diksha (Lawaran)
- Shaurya (Lawaran)
- Deepak (Jaisalmer)
- Rajendra Singh Chauhan (Jaisalmer)
- Haseena (Bamboro ki Dhani)
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