Bipin Joshi’s Mother and Sister Depart for Israel; Prayers Held for His Safe Return

Kathmandu – In a heartfelt effort to find Bipin Joshi, who was taken hostage by Hamas, his mother, Padma Joshi, and sister, Pushpa Joshi, departed for Israel this morning. They traveled via FlyDubai at 9 a.m., with their tickets arranged by the Embassy of Israel in Nepal to help intensify the search and apply international pressure for his release.

At the same time, a special ritual (Yagya) was conducted at Pashupatinath Temple, praying for the swift rescue of Bipin and other missing individuals abroad. Bijay Krishna Murti, a key sponsor of the ongoing Mahayagya, performed the worship, expressing hope that joy would soon return to the many families still awaiting their loved ones. Today marks the 25th day of the Mahayagya, during which devotees will hear the story of devi Pratibha.