Urgent Appeal for Diplomatic Intervention for the Release of Nepali Citizen Bipin Joshi
To
H.E. Shmulik Arie Bass
Ambassador of the State of Israel to Nepal
Your Excellency,
We, the Dr. Sandesh Lamsal Foundation, write with concern and unyielding hope to request the safe return of Bipin Joshi, a 23-year-old Nepali student who was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023. Bipin travelled to Israel as part of the government's "Learn and Earn" agricultural exchange program, but was caught up in a brutal, direct attack by Hamas on Kibbutz Alumim. Although his heroic deed saved many lives, he has been separated from his loved ones for more than 680 days while being taken hostage by Hamas.
Bipin's sister, Ms Pushpa Joshi, and mother, Mrs Padma Joshi, are presently in Israel, meeting with key figures, including President Isaac Herzog, and appealing for his release. Their calls have been heard throughout the world, and millions of people are hoping for Bipin Joshi's immediate release. As a well-known figurehead in global diplomacy, we urge you to utilise all of your leverage to make Bipin's rescue an urgent priority.
Nepal has sought out mediators such as Egypt and Qatar, but relatively little has been accomplished. To support the release of Bipin Joshi and the other captives, we request you to raise this situation at the United Nations or in the next diplomatic discussions. The destiny of a young Nepali citizen hinges on the prompt, compassionate, and negotiable action of Israel and Hamas, and mankind is monitoring this issue very closely.
We trust in your dedication to justice, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Ganesh Lamsal
(Chairperson)
Update: October 14, 2025
- The Israel Defence Force (IDF) has announced that Bipin Joshi was murdered by Hamas while in captivity in the early months of the Gaza war in 2023.
- The IDF has informed Joshi's family and Nepal's administration of this tragic development, stating that final conclusions will follow a forensic examination.
- His family now awaits the return of his body to Nepal.
Update: October 20, 2025
- The remains of Bipin Joshi arrived in Kathmandu, where they received national honors from Prime Minister Sushila Karki, and were subsequently transported to his hometown of Bhimdattanagar.
Update: October 21, 2025
- The remains were cremated on the banks of the Mahakali River during a formal ceremony attended by family, relatives, government officials, and Ambassador of the State of Israel to Nepal H.E. Shmulik Arie Bass.
Note:
The Government of Nepal and the Dr. Sandesh Lamsal Foundation extend deepest condolences to Bipin Joshi's family and unequivocally condemn Hamas for his cold-blooded murder. We stand resolutely against all terrorist attacks and the murder of our citizens.
