Regarding Identification of Mortal Remains

This is in continuation of our press release of 29 August 2026, regarding identification of mortal remains of victims of the recent flash flood in Nepal. The Nepali authorities have provided further details on the procedures.

2.    As per Government of Nepal, for handing over of mortal remains of foreign nationals, following steps will be required. 

I.    Mortal remains documentation
II.    Recorded photos/details of mortal remains
III.    Post-mortem examination
IV.    Cause of death verified
V.    Identification formally established
VI.    Fingerprint/DNA/forensic sample collection
VII.    Passport/ID verified of the deceased
VIII.    Embassy/Consular coordination completion
IX.    Handover/release memo and receipt completion

These steps may also be seen at:
https://x.com/PM_nepal_/status/2094017500216459429

[Steps I - IV will be done by Nepali authorities]

3.    If relatives and family are able to identify the mortal remains through photographs and descriptions of the deceased on Nepal Police’s website: https://udb.nepalpolice.gov.np/disaster?&count=418&page=1, then the Embassy of India, Kathmandu will assist in coordination with local authorities for processes related to handing over and repatriation of mortal remains. Government of Nepal has carried out temporary interment of a large number of mortal remains to prevent health risks. The identification of such remains would require DNA matching with first-degree relatives.

4.    In cases where identification is not possible or the mortal remains have been temporarily interred, Government of Nepal will facilitate DNA matching.  Authorities in Nepal are collecting DNA samples from the mortal remains for creating their DNA profiles. For carrying out the matching, first-degree relatives of the deceased can either send DNA profiles through email to dnacodis@nepalpolice.gov.np or give blood samples, alongwith some preliminary information required by Nepali authorities. For facilitation by the Embassy of India, the DNA profiles of first-degree relatives could also be copied to: eoikathmandufloodsupport@gmail.com. The relevant details regarding DNA profiling can be accessed at Nepal Police’s website: https://www.nepalpolice.gov.np/ and its helpline number: +977 9841 6160 95

5.    For any further assistance or enquiry, the following helplines of the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, may be contacted [with WhatsApp facility]: 

+977 985 131 6807
+977 970 910 7500
+977 981 032 6117

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