Body of Bipin Joshi brought to Kathmandu
Summary
The body of Bipin Joshi, a Nepali student held captive by Hamas, was returned to Kathmandu, where officials paid tribute before his cremation in Mahendranagar.
Key Points
- Bipin Joshi, a 24-year-old Nepali agriculture student, was killed while in Hamas captivity.
- His body was brought to Kathmandu and tributes were paid by Prime Minister Sushila Karki and other ministers.
- Joshi was abducted from Kibbutz Alumim near the Gaza border on October 7, 2023.
- His identity was confirmed through DNA by the National Centre of Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv prior to repatriation.
