Singapore police help with disaster victim identification in Nepal
A 35-member Singapore Police Force team is in Nepal to assist with disaster victim identification and drone training following devastating flash floods. The team is utilizing forensic expertise and international protocols to support local authorities in recovery efforts.
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International cooperation in disaster response is critical for managing large-scale humanitarian crises and providing closure to affected families.
Listen Summarise A 35-member Singapore Police Force team is aiding Nepal with disaster victim identification and drone training after the Aug 26 flash flood that killed over 1,300 people and left 5,000 missing. The team uses fingerprinting, forensic pathology and DNA matching under INTERPOL protocols to identify victims of all nationalities. Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Government have provided humanitarian aid and are support Nepal's rescue efforts, prioritising recovery and identification to bring closure to families, including nine missing Singaporeans. AI generated
KATHMANDU – As rescue and relief operations continue in Nepal following the devastating Aug 26 flash flood, a 35-member team of the Singapore Police Force (SPF) is on the ground to support the local authorities with aerial surveillance and especially disaster victim identification.
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