Bodies of two Mugu men missing in avalanche found

Summary

The bodies of two men from Mugu who went missing in an avalanche while collecting medicinal herbs near the Mugu-Humla border have been found. A joint security team led by the Nepali Army recovered the bodies after a search in difficult Himalayan terrain.

Key Points
  • The bodies of Anga Bahadur Rokaya and Lalit Jung Baduwal were recovered after they went missing in an avalanche near the Mugu-Humla border.
  • Rokaya’s body was found earlier on October 3, and Baduwal’s body was found on Wednesday in the Sano Mimi area.
  • A joint security team led by the Nepali Army conducted the search after a district security committee decision.
  • The bodies are being brought to a safer location before legal procedures and handover to the families.
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