Nepal Police Conduct Search and Rescue Operations in Flood-Affected Areas
Summary
Nepal Police are carrying out search and rescue, DNA profiling, relief distribution, and body management in flood-affected areas of Nuwakot and Rasuwa under the 'Timbure to Triveni' operation. The campaign has managed 65 bodies so far, with DNA tests completed on 47 bodies and missing-person searches continuing along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli riverbanks.
Key Points
- Nepal Police are running the special 'Timbure to Triveni' operation in flood-affected areas, focusing on search and rescue, DNA profiling, relief, and coordination.
- SSP Binod Silwal said 65 bodies have been managed so far, and DNA tests have been conducted on 47 bodies, including 46 Nepalis and one Indian.
- Search efforts are continuing for missing people along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli riverbanks, using trained dogs and drones where needed.
- Police are also helping with body recovery, post-mortem procedures, relief deliveries to Rasuwa, and returning recovered belongings and documents to owners.
