KATHMANDU, Nepal — In the wake of the catastrophic Bhote Koshi River flash flood in Rasuwa, Nepal’s security agencies and the federal government have unveiled comprehensive financial relief packages, educational support, and emergency benefits for affected frontline responders and their families. The disaster leaves 84 security personnel unaccounted for, including 45 from the Nepali Army, 25 from the Nepal Police, and 14 from the Armed Police Force (APF).
The Armed Police Force announced that the families of deceased personnel will receive an immediate relief payment of NPR 2.5 million, funded through official government channels and internal force-wide contributions. In addition to full loan waivers from the force’s Welfare Fund, surviving children will receive complete tuition scholarships up to Class 10 at APF School, and one dependent will be provided vocational skills training. The APF is also extending grants up to NPR 100,000 for families of active-duty and retired officers who lost their homes or lives, offering NPR 50,000 rewards to five surviving officers, and contributing NPR 155 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund through salary deductions ranging from three to fifteen days.
Similarly, the Nepal Police has approved an immediate grant of NPR 1.0 million for families of fallen officers, provided in addition to standard service benefits under police regulations. The agency will fully write off special loan advances taken from the Nepal Police Welfare Fund, guarantee free education at Nepal Police Schools for surviving children, and facilitate job placement or vocational training for a family member. Complementing these internal measures, a September 3 Cabinet decision by the Nepalese government established frontline risk allowances, meal stipends, free medical treatment for injured responders, and an additional NPR 1.0 million emergency compensation for families of personnel who perish during rescue details.
While the Nepali Army continues to lead high-altitude search, rescue, and engineering efforts in the devastated river valley, it has yet to finalize its official compensation package, with formal announcements expected once active field operations wrap up.
