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Unidentified Bodies

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world-news2 years ago

Unidentified Bodies and Political Controversy Surround Odisha Train Tragedy.

More than 80 bodies remain unidentified after a deadly three-train crash killed 288 people in India's Odisha state. The crash involved two passenger trains and a stationary goods train, and more than 1,000 injured were taken to hospitals for treatment. The official death toll rose to 288 from the previous figure of 275 while 83 bodies remained unidentified. The crash is India's worst rail accident this century. Many families are still looking for loved ones, and identifying the body is proving to be a real challenge.

crime2 years ago

Interpol appeals for public assistance in identifying 22 cold case murder victims.

Police in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany are seeking help from the public to identify 22 murdered women whose names remain unknown. The bodies were found between 1976 and 2019, and most of the victims were aged between 15 and 30. Interpol has released a list of the cases, including details about the women, photographs of possible identifying items, and new facial reconstructions. The campaign, known as Operation Identify Me, is the first time Interpol has gone public with a list seeking information about unidentified bodies.