Kathmandu/New Delhi, Apr 25 (UNI) The body of a Nepalese man killed in the Pahalgam terror attack has been taken back to Nepal by his family, the Nepalese Ambassador in India Shankar P Sharma has said.
In a post on X, the Ambassador also appreciated India for providing high-priority swift response to Nepal in helping with repatriation of the body.
“The body of Sudip Neupane, who lost his life in the heinous terror attack in J&K, reached Butwal this morning, along with 3 family members.
“They flew to Lucknow in a special flight from Delhi before traveling to Nepal by road. Appreciate India’s high-priority swift response towards us.”
Earlier, the ambassador strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam in which 26 tourists were killed, including a Nepali national.
PM Modi had offered condolences over the Nepali national’s death during his phone conversation with Nepalese PM KP Sharma Oli.
“Nepal strongly condemns the cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam, J&K. We stand with India against such violence.
“Deeply saddened by the loss of Nepali citizen Sudip Neupane. Heartfelt condolences to his family & all affected. GON will provide all necessary assistance to his family,” Sharma had posted on X.
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