Two Arrested After Viral Video Shows Looting of Flood Victim’s Body in Nepal

A video that has gone viral on social media shows two people removing personal items from the body of a flood victim who had died in recent heavy rains in Nepal. The footage, recorded at the disaster site, depicts the suspects handling the deceased's belongings before fleeing the scene.

Local authorities, after verifying the authenticity of the clip, launched an investigation and identified the individuals shown. Both suspects were apprehended by police within days of the video’s circulation and are now facing charges related to theft and desecration of a corpse.

The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from community leaders and human‑rights groups, who called for stricter enforcement of laws protecting the dignity of disaster victims. Officials emphasized that such acts undermine relief efforts and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.