Bombay High Court to Hear DNA Verification Plea for Seaman Dixit Solanki's Remains
HC to hear plea of Solanki family today over his DNA confirmation
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The Bombay High Court will review a petition from the family of Dixit Solanki, a seaman who died in a suspected missile attack on oil tanker MT MKD Vyom in the Gulf of Oman. The family seeks DNA verification of the remains returned to them, raising concerns over identification and procedural gaps in the repatriation process.
- 01Dixit Solanki died in a suspected missile attack on March 1 while working on the MT MKD Vyom.
- 02The family is seeking DNA verification of remains returned to them 35 days after the incident.
- 03Concerns have been raised about the identification process due to the condition of the remains.
- 04The Indian Consulate in Dubai lacked facilities for DNA testing, complicating the situation.
- 05The Bombay High Court is expected to issue orders regarding DNA testing procedures.
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The Bombay High Court in Mumbai is set to hear a petition from the family of Dixit Solanki, a 33-year-old seaman who died on March 1 in a suspected missile or drone attack on the oil tanker MT MKD Vyom in the Gulf of Oman. The family, represented by Amratlal Solanki and Mitali Solanki through advocate Satish B Talekar, is requesting official DNA verification of the remains handed over to them on April 5, 35 days after the incident. Concerns have been raised regarding the identification of the remains, which were reportedly charred and returned as only fragments of skeletal remains. The family has not received any documentation confirming post-mortem procedures or DNA identification, leading them to seek a court directive for DNA testing before performing last rites. The Indian Consulate in Dubai informed the family that it lacked the facilities to conduct DNA tests, advising them to pursue testing in India after repatriation. A division bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Akhand will further discuss the matter, with expectations of passing orders for DNA testing through appropriate government agencies.
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The court's decision could provide clarity and closure for the Solanki family, impacting how remains of deceased seafarers are handled in similar situations.
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