गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ 35 Nepali nationals held hostage in India rescued Nepal 35 Nepali nationals held hostage in India rescued KathmanduPati June 22, 2025 KATHMANDU – Thirty-five youths from various districts of Nepal and held captive under the lure of jobs have been rescued from Kashipur, Uttarakhand, India. The Nepali Embassy in New Delhi has stated that they were rescued as per the directives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after receiving information that they were held captive, beaten and tortured and extorted money under various pretexts. The embassy rescued them Thursday with the help of Uttarakhand Police and a community-based organization called KIN India. The Uttarakhand Police has arrested some people related to the incident and is conducting further investigation, the Embassy has stated while search and rescue of more Nepali youths held captive in other places in Uttarakhand is ongoing. The rescued ones will be sent to Nepal after completing the due legal process. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Finance minister urges diaspora investment to boost economic growth Nabil bank wins Nepal’s best commercial bank award Nepal congress chief Thapa postpones planned India visit Nepal mandates National ID for digital wallet verification International rights bodies warn Nepal against political interference in Supreme… Nepal deports 47 foreign women over alleged illegal activities Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment8 TRENDING Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Hungry people out on streets, but the government nowhere to be seen Federal Parliament Secretariat returns badge pins to manufacturer Kulman Ghising’s reappointment issue stirs conflict between Prime Minister Oli, Energy Minister Pun Green recovery: An urgency Nepal Army vows to complete Kathmandu-Terai Fast Track project in time Prime Minister’s Dashain greeting card using old map without Limpiyadhura sparks outrage in social media Bill Gates applauds Nepal for tackling stunting
