Under the nationwide “500-day-and-night campaign” to accelerate the search and identification of fallen soldiers, Dong Nai has so far recovered more than 100 sets of remains and collected DNA samples from over 5,000 martyrs' graves.
The DNA collection drive, organised by the provincial Department of Public Security in coordination with local authorities, took place in Dong Hai ward and covered relatives from Dong Hai, Phan Rang, Do Vinh, My Son and Bao An wards and communes.
According to the steering committee, authorities exhumed and collected samples from 263 unidentified graves at the cemetery. After technical assessments and classification in line with professional procedures, 237 samples were found suitable for DNA analysis.
The launch of a search and recovery operation for the remains of fallen soldiers on July 6 morning at Le Thi Rieng Cultural Park in Ho Chi Minh City is of special significance, demonstrating the Party and State's highest sense of responsibility and gratitude towards martyrs and their families.