403 Indians Enter Nepal from China as DNA Team Arrives

Kathmandu: As rescue and relief operations continued in Nepal following the devastating flood, as many as 403 Indian nationals safely crossed into Nepal from China on Sunday, according to the Ministry of External Affair (MEA). The ministry also said that around 500 Indian nationals remain in China and are safe. However, the MEA did not provide a fresh update on the number of Indians still reported missing in Nepal. The latest information comes as authoritie continue efforts to locate and assist people affected by the disaster. 149 People Rescued On Sunday, the MEA shared a list of 149 people who had been rescued as search and rescue operations continued. A day earlier, the ministry had said that 275 Indian nationals and another 128 people of Indian origin remained missing. Most of those reported missing among the latter group were believed to be pilgrims travelling for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. The absence of a new figure for those still missing on Sunday means the overall status of several people remains unclear as rescue teams continue their operations. Indian Forensics Team Begins Work Alongside the rescue effort, India has also stepped up forensic assistance in Nepal. The MEA said that a 19 member specialised forensic team from India began functioning in Kathmandu on Sunday. The team is expected to assist authorities with forensic procedures, including work related to DNA sample, as efforts continue to identify victims and establish the identities of those affected by the disaster. The deployment adds a specialised component to the broader rescue and relief response being carried out in the aftermath of the floods. Rescue Operations Continue The latest developments underline the scale and complexity of the ongoing response. While hundreds of Indian nationals have been rescued or have safely crossed into Nepal from China, authorities are still working to determine the whereabouts of those who remain unaccounted for. With rescue operations continuing and the Indian forensic team now working in Kathmandu, officials are expected to provide further updates as information becomes available. For families waiting for news of missing relatives, the identification and tracing effort remain a critical part of the ongoing response.