275 Indian nationals remain missing in Nepal; 166 rescued so far: MEA confirms
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs reports that 275 Indian nationals remain missing following a disaster in Nepal, while 166 have been successfully rescued. India is coordinating with Nepali authorities to provide ongoing relief, including forensic kits and infrastructure support.
Why it matters
The report underscores the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Nepal and the diplomatic efforts required to manage the safety and repatriation of foreign nationals during natural disasters.
NEW DELHI: During a bi-weekly briefing on Friday, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared that 275 Indian nationals remain missing in the aftermath of the recent disaster in Nepal."As per our current information, 275 Indian nationals remain missing. We continue to be in close touch with the Nepali government and with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here and the relevant or concerned state governments in India as well.” Jaiswal said.India and Nepal have been consistently coordinating efforts in relief and rescue operations. The MEA has also been releasing names of individuals who have been rescued.We deeply appreciate the efforts of the Nepalese authorities in this regard. So far, 166 Indian nationals have been rescued in Nepal...
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