A total of 846 sets of martyrs’ remains were recovered at the Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City from June 23 to October 27, including 813 individual sets and 33 sets from eight mass grave sites.
Bringing the martyrs' remains from the excavation area to the sampling and storage room. Photo: VNA
According to the martyrs’ remains recovery team under the city command, the search at the park has been conducted in two phases. In the first phase, from June 23 to October 14, the forces recovered 731 sets of remains, which were honoured at a memorial service and buried in accordance with regulations. From October 15 to October 27, the second phase yielded another 115 individual sets of remains.
The research forces expand the excavation area at Le Thi Rieng Park. Photo: VNA
From October 15 to October 27, the second phase of the research yielded another 115 individual sets of martyrs' remains. Photo: VNA