Sick crooks arrested after being filmed stealing jewlery from Nepal floods victims
Two people have been arrested for stealing jewelry from the body of a woman killed in Nepal floods, after a video of the crime went viral.
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The public is reacting to the arrest of two people who allegedly stole gold earrings from the body of a woman swept away in a Nepal flood. The incident has sparked outrage, with a video of the theft circulating widely. The video shows the suspects dragging the victim's body from a river by her hair before taking the earrings.
The arrests were made after the video went viral. The suspects have been identified, but their names have not been released. The video has drawn widespread condemnation, with many expressing shock and disgust at the callous act.
The incident has also raised questions about the safety and security of flood victims in Nepal, and the need for better protection of their belongings. The Nepalese authorities have not yet commented on the incident, nor have they provided any details about the ongoing investigation.
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Who reported it (6)
- KL-Based Photojournalist Posted Uncensored Footage Of Dead Flood Victim Being Robbed, Even As 55 Malaysians Were Reported Missing In Nepal TRP | The Rakyat Post · 5h ago
- Earrings stolen from woman killed in Nepal flood: Video goes viral Udayavani · 5h ago
- Nepal Floods: 2 arrested for allegedly stealing gold earrings from woman’s body swept away in river; video The Economic Times · 5h ago
- Outrage, arrest after Nepalese caught robbing corpse amid flash flood Peoples Gazette Nigeria · 5h ago
- They Dragged Body Of Nepal Victim From River By Hair, Stole Earrings NDTV · 5h ago
- Sick crooks arrested after being filmed stealing jewlery from Nepal floods victims New York Post · 5h ago
Quick answers
What happened in Nepal?
Two people were arrested for allegedly stealing gold earrings from the body of a woman killed in Nepal floods. A video of the theft went viral, leading to public outrage and the subsequent arrests.
What is the public reaction to the incident?
The public has reacted with shock and disgust. The video of the theft has circulated widely, drawing widespread condemnation.
What is the status of the investigation?
The suspects have been arrested, but the Nepalese authorities have not yet provided any details about the ongoing investigation.
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