The household of Bipin Joshi, a Nepali scholar who was taken into hostage by Hamas in Gaza pleads for worldwide voices to demand his launch. The household arrived from over 500 km to the capital Kathmandu, to boost voice for his or her son.
Joshi’s mother and father visited Kathmandu to satisfy Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, marking one among a number of events they’ve met with him. At the assembly, the household handed over a letter to the Prime Minister, urging the Nepal authorities to take motion for the protected launch of their son, whom they haven’t heard from since October 7, 2023.
“Our son Bipin Joshi, who participated in the Learn and Earn program from Sudurpaschim University, embarked on a journey to Israel on September 12, 2023. Tragically, less than a month into his stay, on October 7, he was taken captive by the Hamas group during an incident involving Israel and Hamas. It’s important to bring this to your attention. Bipin, along with his fellow classmates, ventured to Israel last year as part of his university studies, supported by governmental supervision. Their goal was to contribute to the agricultural sector back home by applying the skills acquired in Israel,” Joshi’s mother and father—Mahanand Joshi and Padma Joshi wrote within the letter.
“With no end in sight to the ongoing conflict and turmoil in the region since the incident, we find ourselves grappling with the bleak reality of our son’s uncertain fate, both physically and emotionally,” the letter included.
Speaking to WION, the household of Bipin Joshi expressed their dissatisfaction, stating that the Nepal authorities shouldn’t be exerting enough efforts for his launch.
“It has been over 7 months since the tragic incident unfolded. Despite reaching out to various Nepali authorities, we remain without any updates regarding his whereabouts. I urge the Nepali government and the international community to take action to secure his release” Prakash Joshi, brother of Bipin Joshi.
Prakash Joshi says, they haven’t been capable of get in touch with Bipin because the assault, “We became aware of his hostage situation through CCTV footage released by the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces). His health and well-being remain unknown to us.”
The household implores the authorities to determine Bipin’s situation, expressing concern over his quite a few well being points and questioning whether or not he’s receiving enough meals and drugs.
“For more than half a year, we’ve been tirelessly reaching out to various authorities. We’ve engaged with the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, President, and even the Israel Embassy. While the feedback has been encouraging, there has been tangible progress. Despite this, we persist in our daily meetings with officials, with hope and determination,” Pushpa Joshi, sister of Bipin Joshi informed WION.
Mahanand Joshi, father of Bipin Joshi is optimistic that in the course of the upcoming go to of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Nepal on April 23, they might obtain an replace or some progress relating to the standing of his son.
Nepal has earlier made a number of makes an attempt looking for help of Qatar and the officers proceed to satisfy with the Ambassador in Nepal.
On March 20, Qatar Ambassador Mishal Mohammed Ali Al-Ansari paid a courtesy name on the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha, and the discharge of Bipin Joshi was mentioned.
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani had informed then Foreign Minister NP Saud that every one efforts are being made for the discharge, throughout Saud’s go to to Doha to attend the twenty first Doha Forum.
The October 7 assault left 10 Nepali college students lifeless and 4 others injured, who had reached the West Asian nation beneath the ‘Learn and Earn Programme’.
Joshi is without doubt one of the 17 Nepali college students who have been residing at Kibbutz Alumim in southern Israel, near the Palestinian enclave Gaza, and got here beneath assault from the Islamist group that guidelines the strip, as per the Nepal’s Foreign Ministry.
