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Crime
13 Karnataka Residents Still Untraced in Nepal, Authorities Seek Leads
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 06:40 AM
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Thirteen individuals from Karnataka remain missing in Nepal, with local authorities confirming no trace has been found.
Thirteen residents of Karnataka are reported missing in Nepal, and officials in both countries say no concrete information has emerged about their whereabouts. The Karnataka police have confirmed that the individuals were last known to be in Nepal, but attempts to locate them have so far been unsuccessful.
The Karnataka state police have opened a coordinated investigation with Nepalese law‑enforcement agencies, sharing details of the missing persons and seeking any leads from local authorities. Officials said they are reviewing travel records, border entries and any reports of unidentified travelers matching the description of the missing group.
Families of the missing have filed formal complaints and are awaiting updates from the consular office in Kathmandu. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that timely tips could be crucial in locating the individuals.
The case highlights the challenges of cross‑border missing‑person investigations, where jurisdictional differences and limited data sharing can delay resolution. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and have pledged to keep the families informed of any progress.
The Karnataka state police have opened a coordinated investigation with Nepalese law‑enforcement agencies, sharing details of the missing persons and seeking any leads from local authorities. Officials said they are reviewing travel records, border entries and any reports of unidentified travelers matching the description of the missing group.
Families of the missing have filed formal complaints and are awaiting updates from the consular office in Kathmandu. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that timely tips could be crucial in locating the individuals.
The case highlights the challenges of cross‑border missing‑person investigations, where jurisdictional differences and limited data sharing can delay resolution. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and have pledged to keep the families informed of any progress.