32 pilgrims from West Bengal missing after Nepal flash floods
The Government of West Bengal is actively coordinating with the Embassy of India in Kathmandu and proper administrative channels, says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Thursday that 32 pilgrims from West Bengal, who were on the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra, are missing after flash floods in Nepal. At least 21 of the missing are senior citizens and many others are in their late 50s. Sharmistha Bhowmik Roy, daughter-in-law of the late politician Mukul Roy, is among them.
The group, which booked their trip through Cholo Jai travel agency, departed from Kolkata on August 21. The group encountered difficulties and was unable to establish contact with the agency. The agency is cooperating with government authorities to assist in rescue and evacuation efforts.
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