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Indian Forensic Team Commences DNA Analysis to Identify Flash Flood Victims in Nepal
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🗓 02 Sep 2026, 01:39 PM
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A 19-member Indian forensic team has begun DNA testing in Nepal to identify victims of recent flash floods, aiding local authorities amid a massive search for over 1,000 recovered bodies and thousands still missing.
A 19‑member Indian forensic team arrived in Nepal last week to assist in the identification of victims of the recent flash floods that swept across several districts.
The team will conduct DNA analysis on biological samples collected from recovered bodies and missing persons, a process that is expected to provide definitive identification for many families.
The forensic scientists are working closely with Nepalese authorities and international agencies that have been deployed for search, rescue and recovery operations.
So far, more than 1,000 bodies have been recovered and thousands remain missing. The DNA work is a critical step in offering closure to affected communities and supporting the ongoing humanitarian response.
The team will conduct DNA analysis on biological samples collected from recovered bodies and missing persons, a process that is expected to provide definitive identification for many families.
The forensic scientists are working closely with Nepalese authorities and international agencies that have been deployed for search, rescue and recovery operations.
So far, more than 1,000 bodies have been recovered and thousands remain missing. The DNA work is a critical step in offering closure to affected communities and supporting the ongoing humanitarian response.