280 Bodies Managed After Bhote Koshi Flood, DNA Samples Collected
Summary
After the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa, 280 bodies found along the Trishuli and Narayani rivers were managed safely at Devghat in Chitwan after forensic examination and DNA sample collection. Authorities say 321 bodies have been recovered so far, with 12 identified and handed over to relatives.
Key Points
- 280 bodies found along the Trishuli and Narayani rivers were managed safely at the Devghat site in Chitwan after forensic checks and DNA sampling.
- Authorities say 321 bodies have been recovered so far, including 12 that were identified and returned to relatives.
- Bharatpur Hospital and forensic teams have been carrying out examination, documentation, and biological sample collection for identification.
- Search operations along the riverbanks are still continuing daily.
