In a disturbing incident at Pashupatinath Aryaghat, one of Nepal’s holiest cremation sites, police have detained two men for allegedly selling bones from a cremated body. The suspects, apprehended after a tip-off, are accused of profiting from the sacred site by offering human remains for Rs 500. Authorities have been granted permission to hold the men in custody for seven days to investigate this unprecedented case. The discovery has shocked devotees and locals, raising questions about the sanctity of the revered Hindu temple complex.
The men allegedly collected ashes and bones from the cremation grounds at Aryaghat, where families perform last rites for their loved ones. Police suspect the human remains were sold to individuals for ritualistic purposes or other unknown reasons. While the motive remains unclear, the act has sparked outrage among the community, who view the site as a place of spiritual significance. The investigation is focused on uncovering how long this illegal trade has been occurring and whether others are involved.
So far, the buyers of the bones have not been identified, complicating the case. Authorities are intensifying efforts to trace these individuals, with forensic teams examining the remains to gather more evidence. The police are also questioning the suspects to determine if this was an isolated incident or part of a larger network. The community is urging stricter oversight at Pashupatinath to prevent such acts in the future, as trust in the sacred site hangs in the balance.
