Maharashtra Govt Orders Priority DNA Sampling Of Families Of Indians Missing In Nepal Floods To Aid Identification Of Mortal Remains
Navi Mumbai: The Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation Department of the Maharashtra government has directed the Director of the Digital Forensic Science Laboratory (DFSL), Kalina, and Civil Surgeons of all districts to undertake priority DNA sampling of immediate family members of citizens missing in the recent Nepal flood incident. DFSL To Coordinate Collection The department has asked…
Maharashtra's government has mandated the Digital Forensic Science Laboratory (DFSL) to prioritize DNA sampling of close relatives of Indians missing in Nepal's recent floods, in order to aid the identification of mortal remains. DFSL Director and district Civil Surgeons are tasked with facilitating the collection of DNA samples from willing family members of the missing citizens, following a directive from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The list of affected families has been shared with the Civil Surgeons. The samples will be submitted to the nearest DFSL along with a covering letter from a medical professional. MEA has confirmed that Nepal is collecting DNA samples from mortal remains for profiling and matching. DFSL must prepare DNA profiles in the prescribed format and transmit them to Nepal Police in accordance with NFSL SOP 2026.
The DNA profiles will be sent to the Nepal Police with a copy to the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu. Maharashtra's Disaster Management Department is tracking the progress of the process and expects confirmation of completion to be communicated to its office. The directive has been shared with relevant officials, including the Chief Secretary, Disaster Management and Home Secretaries, Public Health Secretary, Municipal Commissioner, and District Collectors.
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