Synopsis Indian nationals missing after a mudslide and flood require DNA samples. Families must submit samples to the Indian Embassy in Beijing for identification. Chinese authorities can now receive and compare these crucial DNA samples. Blood samples from parents are prioritized, followed by spouses and children. Siblings and other relatives can also provide samples if needed.
PTI The Indian Embassy in Beijing has asked families of Indian nationals who remain missing in China following the “devastating” mudslide and flash flood on August 26 to submit DNA samples to assist in the identification process. (Representative Image) The Embassy of India in China has asked families of Indian nationals who remain missing after the August 26 mudslide and flash flood to submit DNA samples to help authorities identify those missing.
The appeal follows confirmation from Chinese authorities that they are now able to receive DNA samples of the missing Indian nationals for comparison and identification, the Embassy said in a press release.
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Families willing to provide DNA information have been asked to submit the relevant data to the Embassy in the internationally recognised CODIS format. The Embassy will then forward the data to the concerned Chinese authorities for comparison.
If a DNA match is confirmed, the Embassy will be n
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