Nepali worker buried in Iraq without family’s knowledge
Summary
The body of Nepali migrant worker Bimal BK, who died in Iraq in 2025, was buried without his family's knowledge despite efforts to repatriate him. The family and Nepali authorities face legal and financial challenges to retrieve his remains.
Key Points
- Nepali migrant worker Bimal BK died in Iraq in July 2025 and was buried without his family's consent.
- The Nepali family was unaware of the burial until nearly two months later after prolonged attempts to repatriate the body.
- Bimal's employer, Shmesani Restaurant, is suspected of avoiding repatriation costs by allowing the body to be classified as unclaimed.
- Legal and financial hurdles complicate exhumation and repatriation efforts, with insufficient embassy budget and employer's refusal to pay.
