Bhotekoshi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to expedite search operations for individuals missing due to the Bhotekoshi flood and to ensure free and reliable medical treatment for those injured.
According to National News Agency Nepal, a press release issued by NHRC Spokesperson Dr. Tikaram Pokharel emphasized the need for appropriate compensation to be provided to the families of those who lost their lives in the flood and landslide. The NHRC also called for relief measures for affected families and the resumption of vehicular movement in the region.
The press release highlighted the importance of maintaining the supply of daily essentials by controlling potential black marketing during crises. It stressed the need for effective planning during pre-disaster, disaster, and post-disaster periods.
The NHRC urged the government to stay vigilant against human rights violations that may occur during disasters and appealed to everyone to assist state bodies in their respective roles during such events. The commission expressed gratitude to security forces and other bodies involved in mitigating the impact of the floods.
The NHRC reported that nine bodies have been recovered, 19 individuals remain missing, and numerous people have been injured. Significant damage was also reported to vehicles, buildings, roads, and hydropower projects due to the flood. A team from the NHRC has been deployed to Rasuwa for incident monitoring, as stated in the press release.