Burial With Honour
Summary
The government is racing to rescue flood victims, including people trapped in the Trishuli hydropower tunnels, after the Bhotekoshi flood killed at least 752 people in central Nepal. Authorities have also begun burying unidentified bodies in Chitwan, preserving DNA samples first, amid criticism and fears of infection.
Key Points
- The Bhotekoshi flood has caused massive destruction in central Nepal, with the death toll reaching 752 and more than 8,730 people rescued so far.
- Nepali Army and other security agencies are trying to rescue people trapped in the Trishuli-3-B hydropower project tunnels, while oxygen is being supplied to those in Trishuli-3-A.
- Authorities in Chitwan have decided to bury unidentified bodies temporarily because of decomposition risks, lack of mortuaries and concerns about disease spread.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah said DNA samples and identifying evidence would be preserved before burial and urged the public not to be misled.
