Kathmandu: The forensic test of the dead bodies of the Gen-Z Revolt has been delayed since the Forensic Department of the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) is yet to receive an official letter from Nepal Police. The Forensic Department of the TUTH is carrying out the forensic examinations of the dead bodies who died during the protests of the Gen-Z.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Chief of Department Dr. Gopal Chaudhary shared that the Department has received letters from the relatives of nine deceased individuals so far. Of these, three bodies have been handed over to their relatives after the completion of postmortem examinations.
Dr. Chaudhary informed RSS that a total of 36 dead bodies, including those of three police officers, are currently housed at TUTH pending forensic tests. Among the deceased are two women. Some bodies have been at the facility since September 8, but the postmortem process has been delayed due to the absence of requisite letters from Nepal Police. ‘We cannot begin the postmortem without the letter. Forensic test should be started only by completing the processes,’ Chaudhary added.
The condition of some bodies precludes DNA testing; however, examinations will be conducted through dental analysis and fingerprint testing in cases where the bodies cannot be readily identified. A team of nine members, including six doctors and three assistants, is managing the forensic process. The post-mortem examinations are being conducted at Patan Hospital.
According to Nepal Police, the protests resulted in the deaths of 51 people, which include three police personnel, 21 protesters, 18 others, and nine inmates.