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Religion
34 Andhra Pradesh Pilgrims Located in Nepal, 7 Still Missing
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 01:33 AM
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Authorities have identified 34 pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh in Nepal, while seven remain unaccounted for.
Police and relief teams in Nepal have confirmed that 34 pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh have been located after a cross‑border journey. The group was part of a religious tour that entered Nepal earlier this week. Seven members of the party are still missing, prompting a coordinated search effort by Nepali authorities and officials from Andhra Pradesh.
The missing pilgrims are believed to be in remote areas near the border, and local police have deployed additional manpower and resources to locate them. Families in Andhra Pradesh have been notified and are awaiting further updates.
The situation remains fluid, and officials have urged anyone with information to come forward. The Times of India reported the developments, emphasizing the ongoing search for the seven missing individuals.
The missing pilgrims are believed to be in remote areas near the border, and local police have deployed additional manpower and resources to locate them. Families in Andhra Pradesh have been notified and are awaiting further updates.
The situation remains fluid, and officials have urged anyone with information to come forward. The Times of India reported the developments, emphasizing the ongoing search for the seven missing individuals.