Tuyen Quang digitalizes records and collects DNA samples from martyrs' remains for identification

  • For remains that are suitable for testing, the team collects three to five teeth or one to two bone fragments measuring 4–6 cm in length. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu
    For remains that are suitable for testing, the team collects three to five teeth or one to two bone fragments measuring 4–6 cm in length. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu
  • The samples' characteristics, including their length, dimensions, and physical condition, are measured and documented. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu
    The samples' characteristics, including their length, dimensions, and physical condition, are measured and documented. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu
  • Bones and teeth are prioritized when collecting samples from martyrs' remains for DNA testing. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu
    Bones and teeth are prioritized when collecting samples from martyrs' remains for DNA testing. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu
  • Detailed information on the martyrs' remains, including the recovery location, identification code, and planned burial site, is carefully recorded. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu
    Detailed information on the martyrs' remains, including the recovery location, identification code, and planned burial site, is carefully recorded. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu
  • The temporary holding facility of the Search and Recovery Team for Martyrs' Remains under the Tuyen Quang Provincial Military Command is currently preserving the remains from four collective graves and 16 individual martyrs' graves. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu
    The temporary holding facility of the Search and Recovery Team for Martyrs' Remains under the Tuyen Quang Provincial Military Command is currently preserving the remains from four collective graves and 16 individual martyrs' graves. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu
  • All information relating to each sample is recorded in detail. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu
    All information relating to each sample is recorded in detail. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu
  • A member of the sampling team examines the condition of a DNA testing sample. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu
    A member of the sampling team examines the condition of a DNA testing sample. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu
The Steering Committee for the Search, Recovery and Identification of Martyrs' Remains of Tuyen Quang Province on July 20, 2026 carried out the collection of samples from martyrs' remains currently preserved at the temporary holding facility of the Search and Recovery Team for Martyrs' Remains under the Provincial Military Command. The samples will be used for DNA analysis and the digitalization of related information. The activity forms part of the “500-Day Campaign to Accelerate the Search, Recovery and Identification of Martyrs' Remains,” helping expedite the identification of martyrs whose identities remain unknown or incomplete. VNA Photo: Hoàng Hiếu

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