New Delhi, July 23 -- India has responded to a foreign media report alleging that some British families received the remains of strangers instead of their loved ones who died in the horrific Air India crash, asserting that all remains were handled with the utmost professionalism.

MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We have seen the report and have been working closely with the UK side from the moment these concerns and issues were brought to our attention."

"In the wake of the tragic [Air India plane] crash, the concerned authorities had carried out identification of victims as per established protocols and technical requirements. All mortal remains were handled with utmost professionalism and with due regard for the dignit...