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Assam families wait anxiously for missing relatives in Nepal
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 01:18 AM
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Families in Assam are in a state of limbo as they await news about relatives who went missing in Nepal, hoping for any information on their whereabouts.
Several families in Assam have been left in uncertainty after relatives travelling to Nepal went missing. The missing persons are believed to have been on a pilgrimage or work trip, and their absence has left loved ones in a state of hope and despair. Local community groups in Assam have organized gatherings to share updates and support each other while authorities in both India and Nepal continue investigations.
The Assam Police have coordinated with Nepalese officials, seeking any leads on the whereabouts of the missing individuals. While some families have received sporadic information, concrete details remain scarce, prompting repeated appeals for cooperation from the public.
Relatives describe a daily routine of checking phone messages, contacting embassies, and monitoring news outlets, hoping for any breakthrough. The situation underscores the challenges faced by cross‑border travelers and the emotional toll on families awaiting closure.
Officials have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward, emphasizing that timely tips could aid the search and potentially bring relief to the affected families.
The Assam Police have coordinated with Nepalese officials, seeking any leads on the whereabouts of the missing individuals. While some families have received sporadic information, concrete details remain scarce, prompting repeated appeals for cooperation from the public.
Relatives describe a daily routine of checking phone messages, contacting embassies, and monitoring news outlets, hoping for any breakthrough. The situation underscores the challenges faced by cross‑border travelers and the emotional toll on families awaiting closure.
Officials have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward, emphasizing that timely tips could aid the search and potentially bring relief to the affected families.