2024-07-19 14:22:12
Kathmandu: Rescue workers have so far recovered 19 bodies, including four Indians, after two buses were swept away by landslide debris in Nepal’s Chitwan district last week. Sources gave this information on Thursday. The landslide incident took place on Friday in Simaltal area on Narayanghat-Mugling road in Chitwan district. Out of 54 people, three people swam to safety immediately after the incident. The first bus going from Birgunj to Kathmandu had 24 passengers, including seven Indians. The second bus going from Kathmandu to Gaur had 30 people. Both the buses fell into the Trishuli river due to a heavy landslide. So far 19 bodies have been recovered from the accident site in the accident involving both the buses. According to Sashastra Police Force (SSB) sources, four out of 19 bodies are of Indian citizens. Five male bodies have not been identified yet. According to police, local authorities in Nepal are coordinating with Indian officials from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh for rescue operations. Search and rescue operations continued on Thursday as well. The body of 27-year-old Indian national Vivek Kumar was recovered during the operation on Wednesday.
Bodies of four Indians found
Earlier, a total of three bodies were recovered, including Rishi Pal Shah (28), Jai Prakash Thakur (30) and Sajjad Ansari (23). Authorities used high-quality sonar cameras, powerful magnets and water drones to assist in rescue operations. The bodies of passengers on both buses were swept away 100 kilometers in the Trishuli river. Nepal’s rivers usually flow fast due to mountainous terrain. Due to heavy rains in the last few days, the waterways are also overflowing and their water has turned dark brown due to mud and debris, making it even more difficult to see the debris. Monsoon season brings heavy rains in Nepal from June to September, often leading to landslides in this mountainous Himalayan country.