Bhotekoshi flood: DNA testing process begins to identify bodies
Summary
Nepal Police has begun a DNA verification process to help relatives identify bodies and body parts recovered after the Bhotekoshi flash floods. First-degree relatives of missing Nepali and foreign nationals have been asked to provide samples or DNA reports from authorized labs.
Key Points
- Nepal Police has forwarded a process to identify bodies and body parts found after the Bhotekoshi flash floods through DNA testing.
- First-degree relatives of missing persons in Nepal are being asked to give fresh blood samples at Nepal Police Hospital, Maharajgunj, or nearby district police offices.
- Relatives living abroad may send digital copies of DNA profiling done at authorized laboratories in their country.
- Police have asked for the full name, identification details, missing date and place, DNA report and relationship details for verification.
