Maharashtra Launches DNA Tests to Identify Indian Victims of Nepal Floods
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In response to the 2026 Nepal flash floods that claimed many lives, Maharashtra’s Disaster Management Department has begun DNA profiling to identify Indian citizens who died. The state has set up forensic science laboratories in Chennai, Madurai, and Thanjavur for free DNA testing. Relatives of the missing are urged to bring samples to the centers on September 3, 2026, between 10 am and 6 pm to help confirm identities.
Covered by 12 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 33% center, 17% right.
How each side framed it
Nepal flash floods: Tamil Nadu government arranges free DNA tests for relatives of those missing
Nepal Flood Disaster: Maharashtra Begins DNA Profiling To Identify Deceased Indians, Relatives Asked To Visit Centres On September 3
India opens forensic labs to identify Nepal flood victims through DNA profiling
Timeline
First reported by Free Press Journal on ; 12 articles from 8 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): The Hindu, The Federal
- Center (4): Free Press Journal, Hindustan Times, Deccan Herald, Mid-Day
- Right-leaning (2): India Today, Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Nepal Flood Disaster: Maharashtra Begins DNA Profiling To Identify Deceased Indians, Relatives Asked To Visit Centres On September 3 — Free Press Journal (center) ·
- Nepal flash floods: Tamil Nadu government arranges free DNA tests for relatives of those missing — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Nepal floods: six with roots in Keralam still remain missing — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Nepal floods: Centre to offer DNA profiling services for first-degree relatives of missing persons — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- India opens forensic labs to identify Nepal flood victims through DNA profiling — India Today (right-leaning) ·
- Nepal floods | Centre to offer DNA profiling services for first-degree relatives of missing persons — Deccan Herald (center) ·
- Nepal floods: Centre to offer DNA profiling services for first-degree relatives of missing persons — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Nepal floods: India steps up victim identification with DNA profiling — Mid-Day (center) ·
- United Nations appeals for $50 million for Nepal flood victims — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Nepal floods: 275 Indians still missing, 166 rescued, says MEA — The Federal (left-leaning) ·
- Karnataka: DNA Profiling To Be Done On First-Degree Relatives Of Missing Persons In Nepal Floods — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·
- Bowring Hospital designated nodal centre for DNA profiling of Karnataka victims missing in Nepal — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·