Telangana Bhavan Coordinates Flood Relief and DNA Guidance for Nepal Victims
HYDERABAD — Telangana Bhavan is coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, and the Nepal Police to trace persons linked to Telangana who have been affected by floods in Nepal. The state authorities are assisting in tracking affected citizens, ensuring safe transit, and facilitating the identification and repatriation of mortal remains.
According to details shared by Ministry of External Affairs officials, a group of 449 Indian nationals crossed from Tibet into Nepal on August 29. Arrangements were subsequently made to assist the movement of another 397 Indian nationals along the same route on August 30.
In the official records received by Telangana Bhavan, the name and passport details of Alli Ilesha matched the state's data. Telangana Bhavan officials confirmed via a press release that his family had established contact with him and that he was scheduled to arrive in Hyderabad around 10 pm on Sunday.
The Nepal government has published photographs and basic particulars of the deceased on the Nepal Police Disaster Portal. Identification processes for mortal remains are currently underway across multiple districts, including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan, Gorkha, Tanahun, Nawalparasi East, Nawalparasi West, and Kathmandu.
Nepal Police clarified that DNA profiling is not mandatory in instances where visual identification is feasible. Mortal remains will be released to next of kin once the identity of the deceased and the relationship to the claimant are formally confirmed. In cases where visual identification cannot be made, DNA profiles from first-degree relatives—including parents, brothers, and sisters—will be matched against forensic samples collected by authorities in Nepal.
Officials emphasized that relatives are not required to travel to Nepal solely for DNA testing, as profiles generated at their place of residence can be submitted for verification. Nepal Police is establishing a mechanism to receive these DNA profiles in advance via email.
With the detailed protocol for the identification, handover, and repatriation of mortal remains still being finalized by authorities in Nepal, families have been urged to seek direct guidance from Telangana Bhavan or the Embassy of India in Kathmandu before pursuing DNA tests or traveling to Nepal. Officials stated that updates on individual cases will be communicated to families and the public following official confirmation.
