Indian Forensic Experts Assist in DNA Analysis for Flood Victims in Nepal

Kathmandu, August 30: Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, met with members of the Indian forensic team deployed in the disaster-stricken country on Sunday. This team is there to assist in identifying the bodies of victims from the devastating flash floods. The ambassador reiterated India’s commitment to continue supporting ongoing rescue and relief efforts in Nepal.

The forensic team arrived in Kathmandu on the fourth Indian relief flight. This flight brought essential relief supplies along with specialized technical personnel and equipment to aid in disaster relief operations.

The Ministry of External Affairs stated on the social media platform X that Ambassador Naveen Srivastava met with the forensic team members. They will collaborate with their Nepali counterparts to analyze DNA samples for identifying the bodies of victims from the recent flash floods.

After the meeting, Ambassador Srivastava posted on X, stating that he met with the forensic team members who arrived on the fourth relief flight. They will work alongside their Nepali colleagues to assist in analyzing DNA samples of those who tragically lost their lives in the sudden floods in Rasuwa. India will continue to robustly support Nepal’s ongoing relief efforts.

Earlier in the day, the fourth flight carrying aid from India arrived in Kathmandu for those affected by the devastating floods.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs reported that the fourth flight brought 11 tons of relief material to Nepal. This aid has been handed over to the relevant authorities as part of the ongoing cooperation following the catastrophic floods.

This shipment includes a tunnel technical team equipped with search and rescue tools and a team of forensic experts for DNA analysis. The relief supplies consist of blankets, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, plastic sheets, and hygiene kits.

Meanwhile, Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) reported that the severe floods on August 26 have claimed 734 lives so far, with 2,498 individuals still unaccounted for, including 589 foreign nationals.