Himalayan Flood Victim Looted
According to local media reports from Khabarhub and India’s NDTV on January 28, Nepali police arrested two men aged 25 and 38 in the central Chitwan region on theft charges following a major Himalayan flood near the Nepal-China border.
Police Investigation and Surveillance
Local police initiated an investigation after social media users shared footage of individuals using a wooden plank and the victim’s hair to pull a body from the water and remove earrings from both ears. According to law enforcement authorities cited by NDTV and Khabarhub, officers identified the suspects through the viral video and arrested them in Bharatpur. Police have intensified surveillance activities amid concerns that such criminal acts cause severe additional trauma to grieving families.
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Where did the arrests take place?
According to local reporting, the two suspects were arrested in the Bharatpur area of Nepal’s central Chitwan region.
What specific crime are the suspects accused of?
Police charged the 25-year-old and 38-year-old men with theft after video evidence showed them removing earrings from a flood victim’s body.
Which rivers were involved in the incident?
The victim’s body was swept down the Trishuli River into the lower Narayani River during the flood.
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