Two Indians Killed After Car Plunges Into Nepal's Phewa Lake
· World · NDTV, Hindustan Times
Two Indian nationals were killed and two others injured when their car plunged into Phewa Lake in Pokhara, Nepal, on Friday morning. The accident occurred around 4:50 am near the Gaurichautara bend as the vehicle traveled from Sedi toward the lakeside. One victim has been identified as 26-year-old Navadeep Kumar Yadav from Raxaul, Bihar, while the identity of the second victim remains unconfirmed. The two injured individuals, Anmol Kumar Yadav and Suraj Yadav, were rescued and are currently receiving treatment at Gandaki Medical College. Local police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, which involved a vehicle with a Bihar-registered license plate.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks faced by cross-border travelers in the region and necessitates coordination between Indian and Nepalese authorities for the investigation and repatriation of the deceased. The status of the two injured individuals remains a concern for their families in Bihar.
Read the original report — NDTV
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