Seven Indians among 65 missing in Nepal landslide

Kathmandu, July 12

At least seven Indian nationals are among over 60 passengers who are believed to be missing after two buses were swept away by a landslide and pushed into a swollen river in Nepal early Friday, officials said.

The two buses carrying 65 passengers went missing in Trishuli River in the landslides at Simaltal area along the Narayanghat-Mugling road in Chitwan district, myRepublica news portal reported quoting officials. Chief District Officer of Chitwan Indradev Yadav confirmed the incident.

The police have said there were seven Indian nationals among the passengers on the bus. The missing Indian nationals are identified as Santosh Thakur, Surendra Sah, Adit Miyaan, Sunil, Shahnawaj Alam and Ansari. Another person has not been identified. Yadav said the rescue workers have started clearing the landslide debris.