# West Bengal Collects DNA Samples from Relatives of Missing Pilgrims in Nepal Flood

West Bengal authorities collect blood samples from families of missing pilgrims to match with recovered bodies in Nepal.

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The West Bengal government began collecting blood samples from immediate family members of people missing in Nepal after the August 26 flash flood to create DNA profiles for matching with recovered bodies. [^1]

The Dahifale family in Maharashtra's Beed district celebrated the birth of Gargi, the first daughter in four generations. [^2]

A senior police officer stated that blood samples are being collected from first-degree relatives and the DNA profile reports will be sent to Nepal Police for matching with the DNA profile of dead bodies recovered. [^3]

At least 37 people from the state, mostly Kailash-Manasarovar pilgrims, remain missing following the flash floods. [^4]

The family organized a grand chariot procession featuring drums, cymbals, and dancing to welcome the infant. [^5]

A senior officer of the state health department said that blood samples are being taken from first-degree relatives to prepare autosomal STR DNA profiles and the samples are likely to be sent to the CFSL laboratory. [^6]

Gargi and her mother were brought in a chariot after they were discharged from the hospital. [^7]

The event took place in the Beed district of Maharashtra. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The West Bengal government began collecting blood samples from immediate family members of people missing in Nepal after the August 26 flash flood to create DNA profiles for matching with recovered bodies. (Hindustan Times, News)
2. The Dahifale family in Maharashtra's Beed district celebrated the birth of Gargi, the first daughter in four generations. (Mid-day, News)
3. A senior police officer stated that blood samples are being collected from first-degree relatives and the DNA profile reports will be sent to Nepal Police for matching with the DNA profile of dead bodies recovered. (Hindustan Times, News)
4. At least 37 people from the state, mostly Kailash-Manasarovar pilgrims, remain missing following the flash floods. (Hindustan Times, News)
5. The family organized a grand chariot procession featuring drums, cymbals, and dancing to welcome the infant. (Mid-day, News)
6. A senior officer of the state health department said that blood samples are being taken from first-degree relatives to prepare autosomal STR DNA profiles and the samples are likely to be sent to the CFSL laboratory. (Hindustan Times, News)
7. Gargi and her mother were brought in a chariot after they were discharged from the hospital. (Mid-day, News)
8. The event took place in the Beed district of Maharashtra. (Mid-day, News)

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