Bipin Joshi's family remembers him as they await repatriation

Nepal: Israel Hamas War.

On October 15, 2025, in Kathmandu, Nepal. A woman lights a candle during a vigil held in memory of Nepali youth Bipin Joshi, who was taken hostage by Hamas in Israel. Source: AAP / Abhishek Maharjan/Abhishek Maharjan/Sipa USA

The family of Bipin Joshi is calling for his body to be repatriated. The 23-year-old was among the people taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023. His body has been confirmed as being one of the first four hostage bodies returned by Hamas under the Gaza ceasefire deal. Following this recent development, our Nepal correspondent Prayas Dulal spoke to his cousin Kishor Joshi and former English teacher Rajendra Joshi, who say they are waiting for an update from Israeli authorities.


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