Families of Bhimphedi accident victims agree to receive bodies; postmortem process begins

Hetauda, November 13 Families of those killed in Thursday’s electric van accident at Chisapani Gadhi in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality of Makwanpur have agreed to receive the bodies, paving the way for postmortem examinations. The families had refused to collect the bodies since Thursday, demanding Rs 1 million in compensation for each deceased person from the federal government, government coverage of medical expenses for the injured and employment opportunities for family members.

The postmortem examinations had consequently been delayed. Assistant Chief District Officer of Makwanpur, Shesh Kanta Paudel, who also heads the accident investigation committee, said the families agreed to receive the bodies following discussions among the District Administration Office, the investigation committee and the bereaved families on Friday.