Bipin Joshi confirmed dead

Summary

Bipin Joshi, a Nepali youth abducted by Hamas militants in Israel 738 days ago, has been confirmed dead as his name was excluded from the recent hostage release list.

Key Points
  • Bipin Joshi, abducted by Hamas militants from Israel, has been confirmed dead after his name was excluded from the recent hostage release list.
  • Hamas handed over bodies of four deceased captives, including Bipin Joshi, to Israeli authorities for DNA testing and family repatriation.
  • Nepali officials, including Ambassador Dhana Prasad Pandit, have been closely involved in efforts to locate Joshi and negotiate his release over the last two years.
  • Joshi's family visited Israel and met high-level officials, including President Isaac Herzog, seeking his release before confirmation of his death.
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