Nepal Flash Floods: India's Embassy in Beijing Asks Families of Missing Nationals to Submit DNA Samples
Families are asked to submit CODIS-format DNA data so Chinese authorities can compare samples and identify missing Indian nationals.
- The Embassy in Beijing requested DNA Samples from Families of Indian nationals missing after the "devastating" mudslide and flash flood on August 26, with China confirming it is prepared to receive these for identification.
- Families should prioritize providing Samples from parents, followed by siblings if parents are unavailable; Data must be stored in the internationally recognized CODIS format and labeled with passport Details.
- For guidance, Families can contact the Embassy in Beijing via Telephone +86 18514284905 or Email cons1.beijing@mea.gov.in to ensure Data is correctly prepared before submission.
- Once the Embassy forwards the Data, China will conduct comparisons; if a match is confirmed, the Embassy will be notified and will inform the concerned Families of the identification.
- Recent climate-related disasters extend beyond China; Flood-hit Nepal's devastating floods left 4,996 nationals missing, with Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel seeking climate justice for affected citizens.
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Times of IndiaNepal flash floods: India's Embassy in Beijing asks families of missing nationals to submit DNA samples
Indian nationals missing after a mudslide and flood require DNA samples. Families must submit samples to the Indian Embassy in Beijing for identification. Chinese authorities can now receive and compare these crucial DNA samples. Blood samples from parents are prioritized, followed by spouses and children. Siblings and other relatives can also provide samples if needed.
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