Son La police officers collect DNA samples from relatives of fallen soldiers at the headquarters of the provincial Department of Public Security.

Son La has 3,132 fallen soldiers, of whom 2,363 either have unidentified graves or graves where no remains are present. Police have identified 2,406 maternal-line relatives eligible for DNA sample collection. Prior to the launch of the campaign, 2,004 relatives had agreed to participate in the DNA sampling process.

Relatives of fallen soldiers gather at the headquarters of the provincial Department of Public Security for DNA sample collection.

The peak campaign will run from July 19 to July 23. The Son La Department of Public Security has established three provincial-level task forces to conduct centralised DNA sample collection at 12 communes and wards that formerly served as district and city administrative centres, with an additional collection site set up in Chieng An ward.

The task forces will operate on a rolling schedule, moving to the next locality upon completing sample collection in the previous one. For elderly participants or those with health conditions preventing travel, mobile teams will collect DNA samples at their places of residence.

Police officers verify the information of relatives of fallen soldiers.

The DNA collection team verifies participants' information in the National DNA Database system.

The task force collects DNA samples from relatives of fallen soldiers.

DNA samples are collected from relatives of fallen soldiers in Thuan Chau commune. (Photo provided by the provincial Department of Public Security).

Police officers verify the information of relatives of fallen soldiers in Phu Yen commune. (Photo provided by the provincial Department of Public Security).

The DNA sample collection is being carried out under a strict procedure, including identity verification, sample collection, and completion of the required documentation. The work holds significant political and humanitarian importance, contributing to the development of the National DNA Database to support the identification of unidentified fallen soldiers.

It also helps fulfill the wishes of martyrs' families while reflecting Vietnam's enduring traditions of remembering those who sacrificed for the nation and expressing gratitude to those who rendered distinguished service to the country.