Forensic teams race to identify 233 bodies in Chitwan
Summary
Forensic teams at Bharatpur Hospital have collected DNA samples from 135 bodies as authorities try to identify 233 bodies recovered in Chitwan. Only six have been identified so far, while high heat and humidity are complicating preservation and post-mortem work.
Key Points
- Forensic teams at Bharatpur Hospital have collected DNA samples from 135 bodies out of 233 recovered in Chitwan.
- Only six bodies have so far been identified and handed over to families.
- Limited facilities, manpower, heat and humidity are slowing preservation, post-mortem and identification work.
- The hospital is coordinating with medical colleges, district authorities, security personnel and the Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene to speed up the process.
