Bipin Joshi's mortal remains brought to Nepal

Summary

The mortal remains of Bipin Joshi, a Nepali student taken hostage in Gaza during the Hamas attack, were brought to Kathmandu with tributes and condolences from Nepalese dignitaries and officials.

Key Points
  • The mortal remains of Bipin Joshi were brought to Kathmandu from Israel.
  • Prime Minister Sushila Karki and other officials paid tribute and expressed condolences at Tribhuvan International Airport.
  • Joshi was taken hostage in Gaza following the Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
  • The Nepali government coordinated repatriation efforts with the Israeli government and embassy but confirmed Joshi's death on October 14, 2025.
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