Naresh Bhatt says he dismembered wife’s body after finding her dead
Summary
Naresh Bhatt testified that he dismembered his wife’s body after finding her dead in their Virginia home, then stopped because he lacked the physical strength to continue. The case, involving missing Nepali native Mamta Kafle Bhatt, has drawn attention in Nepal and among Nepali communities abroad.
Key Points
- Naresh Bhatt testified in Prince William County Circuit Court that he found his wife dead on July 30, 2024 and began dismembering her body.
- He said he stopped because he lacked the physical strength to continue and later cared for the couple’s infant daughter.
- Prosecutors allege Bhatt killed Mamta Kafle Bhatt, disposed of her remains in trash bags and has been jailed since his August 22 arrest.
- The case has drawn attention in Nepal and among Nepali communities abroad because her body has never been recovered.
