In Brief
- Forensic expert team from Gujarat left for Nepal to identify flood victims.
- The mission is guided by India's Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs.
- The team will implement Disaster Victim Identification protocols on the ground.
- This operation supports Nepal amid severe flooding and related casualties.
A forensic expert team from Gujarat has been deployed to Nepal to aid in identifying victims of recent floods. The operation is conducted under the joint supervision of India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
The team is tasked with executing critical Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) procedures directly in the affected areas, ensuring accurate and timely identification of the deceased. This collaboration reflects bilateral support in the wake of Nepal's severe flooding crisis, which has caused significant loss of life.
Authorities emphasize the importance of on-site forensic expertise to assist local agencies with victim identification processes, which are crucial for providing closure to families and facilitating relief efforts. The team's departure signals continued coordination between the two countries during this disaster response.
