Passenger bus missing in Chitwan landslide found after 18 months
Summary
The Ganapati Deluxe bus missing after a major landslide into the Trishuli river in Chitwan has been found after 18 months, with excavation still ongoing. Three passengers survived the original disaster that swept two buses away.
Key Points
- The Ganapati Deluxe bus missing after the 2024 landslide in Chitwan has been located after 18 months of search.
- Excavation work began after remnants were detected in the Trishuli riverbed and identification was confirmed by the Armed Police Force.
- The landslide on the Narayanghat-Mugling road swept away two buses carrying about 62-65 passengers; three survived by swimming.
- A task force blamed road construction debris and local authorities' negligence for triggering the landslide that caused the disaster.
