Death toll in Nuwakot supposed to reach 800

The number of people who have lost their lives in Nuwakot by the destructive earthquake is close to 800. The District Police Office has informed that bodies of 790 victims had been identified and handed over to their kin. Among the 13 hundred injured, ones suffering from minor injuries are undergoing treatment at Trishuli, while patients with serious injuries have been brought to Kathmandu. Police Inspector Pradyumna Karki has informed that the toll of deceased and injured could rise as rescue efforts were still underway. Meanwhile, the government's relief measure has reached 11 VDCs of Nuwakot and 8 Wards of Bidur Municipality. However, victims still waiting for aid are compelled to spend nights and days in the open sky.