The body of 22-year-old Nisha Kumari Tamang was discovered this morning in Melamchi Municipality-6 Talamarang, Sindhupalchok district, according to Police Inspector Bhagwati Timilsena.
Authorities were searching for Tamang, a resident of Helambu Rural Municipality-5 known to have mental health challenges, after her family reported her missing yesterday. She had been traveling with her family towards Kathmandu when they became separated near Chaurikharka in Helambu Rural Municipality-2. Locals alerted police after spotting Tamang crossing the river alone.
The cause of Tamang’s death is undetermined at this time. Melamchi Area Police Office is investigating the incident further. Timilsena confirmed Tamang’s body has been transported to Kathmandu for a post-mortem examination.
