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Nepal families clash over flood victim identification as one body claimed by three households

Flood victims in Nepal are proving difficult to identify as one body is claimed by three different families. The situation has caused significant emotional and logistical strain on affected communities. Local authorities are struggling to resolve the disputes amid ongoing recovery efforts.

The incident occurred in the Kavre district of Nepal, where heavy monsoon rains triggered catastrophic flooding. At least 120 bodies have been recovered, but identification has been complicated by the lack of personal items or clear identification on many victims. One body, found in a remote village, was claimed by three families, each believing it to be their missing relative. The local police have been working with community leaders to conduct DNA testing, but the process is slow and has caused further distress. The Press Trust of India reported the story on August 31, while the Deccan Herald published a similar account on September 1, highlighting the ongoing confusion and emotional toll on the families involved.

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WirePress Trust of IndiaAug 31, 09:55 PM
One body, three families: Nepal families struggle to identify flood victims - Press Trust of India

One body, three families: Nepal families struggle to identify flood victims Press Trust of India