Bhotekoshi flood: Wagle assures support to families of missing customs staff
Summary
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has pledged support for the families of customs employees killed or missing in the Bhotekoshi–Rasuwa flood, saying the ministry will prioritise scholarships, livelihood help and other assistance. One customs officer’s body has been recovered while 14 others remain missing.
Key Points
- Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle met families of customs employees killed or missing in the Bhotekoshi–Rasuwa flood and assured them they would not be left alone.
- The ministry said it would prioritise education, livelihood, employment support, scholarships for children and registration-related assistance for the victims' families.
- Wagle directed officials to form a special task force to help the families and said legal amendments, if needed, would be coordinated with other ministries.
- Of the 15 customs employees caught in the flood on August 26, only Nakul Sharma’s body has been recovered and cremated, while 14 remain missing.
