On Sunday morning, large numbers of relatives of fallen soldiers gathered at the Bang Giang community house in Thuc Phan Ward to provide DNA samples.
Ms. Phan Thi Ben, a relative of a fallen soldier, said: “Before this program, our family was very anxious. Now, we are filled with hope. We hope the authorities will soon find our loved one's remains so that we can finally have peace of mind and visit the grave every month.”
To ensure the campaign stays on schedule, Cao Bang Provincial Police have established 13 DNA collection sites across the province. Mobile teams will also visit the homes of Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, mothers of fallen soldiers, elderly and ill residents, people with mobility difficulties, and those living in remote areas. Transportation assistance will be provided where necessary.
Lieutenant Colonel Dam Thi Hanh, Deputy Head of the Police Division for Administrative Management of Social Order under Cao Bang Provincial Police, said: "We have worked closely with relevant agencies and local authorities to raise public awareness and identify eligible maternal-line relatives for DNA sampling and comparison with the genetic profiles of fallen soldiers."
"Commune-level police have been instructed to identify those able to visit collection sites. For those unable to travel, we arrange transportation or send teams to collect samples at their homes.We have also scheduled sample collection based on the number of eligible relatives to ensure the process is completed as quickly and efficiently as possible to meet their the long-held aspiration," Hanh added.
