Gorakhpur: Eleven unidentified bodies, believed to have drifted into Kushinagar from Nepal through Narayani River following the recent flood disaster, have been preserved at AIIMS Gorakhpur, officials said.All the bodies have been kept in the anatomy department while authorities await directions from the state govt regarding identification and further procedures.To facilitate identification, AIIMS is preparing detailed records of each body, documenting physical features, condition of the remains, hair length, clothing and other distinguishing characteristics.Several bodies were recovered without clothes, making identification more challenging.The institute is also seeking guidance on the nature of forensic examinations required and the process to be followed thereafter. Given the cross-border nature of the tragedy, further action will be taken in accordance with directions from the state govt and Ministry of External Affairs.AIIMS executive director Vibha Dutta said the bodies were being preserved and documented carefully. “No directions have been received yet regarding further examination or disposal. We will proceed as per government instructions,” she said.
