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Dhan Bahadur Chaudhary

The courageous student threw back a explosive device from militant forces before being captured in the attack on Israel in the recent conflict, reveals the other Nepalese student he rescued.

"My survival would not have survived if both grenades had detonated. He showed courage and threw the grenade away," Dhan Bahadur Chaudhary shared with news sources.

The survivor was speaking after the Israeli military identified his friend's body as being among four dead captives handed back by Hamas under the Gaza ceasefire accord.

Bipin was 23 and working on a agricultural community when he was seized by Hamas into captivity along with 250 others on that fateful day. It remains unknown how or when he passed away.

His family and friends hoped right up to the release deadline that he could be among surviving captives released on 13 October, but he wasn't, and a subsequent day their deepest concerns were confirmed.

Assault Details

The student, Dhan Bahadur and 15 other Nepalese agriculture students had been in Israel for just over a short period when their residence was assaulted.

"The students were aware that there could be a war in Israel. But we had little expectation that there may be any physical assault of that magnitude," Dhan Bahadur explained. "They believed that there might be aerial strikes and we would be safe if we stay underground, in the shelters."

For the students who'd been selected under the national "educational initiative" it was a great chance to make better lives for their futures and their loved ones in Nepal.

The survivor attributes his survival to his friend's heroic actions.

"During of attack, two grenades were launched near the bunkers. My friend picked up a device and hurled it outside; one detonated within. Because of that explosion, myself and four others were injured," he says.

"Bipin was unharmed at that point. If both grenades had exploded, I certainly would not have been talking with you like this."

Ten of the Nepalese individuals were killed in the assault. Bipin was the only one taken hostage.

"We met for the final occasion when Bipin and others were being moved to another shelter," the survivor says. "Because, after the wounding, was immobile and I stayed in the initial bunker. Later discovered that there were two attacks in the bunker where Bipin took refuge and he was held captive from there."

Courtesy Dhan Bahadur Chaudhary

Personal Memories

The survivor says he feels deeply saddened after learning about his friend's passing. He and Bipin studied together in Far Western University School of Agriculture in their hometown, Nepal.

"We made every attempts from our sides to ensure his release. We did all we could. But recently, we had to confront such shocking news. All of Nepal is in mourning. I cannot comprehend what to say. Truly have limited expression to describe my sorrow."

The survivor says Bipin and other colleagues had the identical goal of making little earnings and starting their own business after returning from the exchange programme in Israel.

"He enjoyed playing soccer and basketball. The friends would chat for extended periods about our goals and dreams. My friend wanted to achieve his physique in excellent condition and to buy a new mobile phone. Together even recorded a song about friendship with my device. He also spoke about showcasing himself in a visual production."

Dhan Bahadur Chaudhary

Aftermath

On the specified date, the Israeli military said they suspected Bipin Joshi was "murdered in captivity during the first months of the war". There exists no method of externally verifying that.

But if it's the situation, Dhan Bahadur commented, the international community should ask Hamas about why it happened.

The survivor said he had lacked any support from national authorities following his wounding but hoped the host nation would help Bipin's relatives.

The student's close relatives have withheld any comment to date.

Footage from 7 October depicted him walking inside a medical facility in the urban area. The family received no signs of survival for a year, until the authorities shared a recording of him in detention around that period.

Relatives characterized the footage as "evidence of life" just moments before the truce agreement was agreed, and were hoping for a miracle.

Currently in his native place of Bhimdutta municipality Bipin's family are mourning after receiving news of his passing.

Official Source

Family Situation

His mother and sister had gone to the US to lobby for the release of hostages, the student's relative family member informed media.

He states the family has limited expression to describe the sorrow. "Bipin's female relatives are coming back from US on the specified day. The parent is not in the condition to articulate the suffering in words."

At the same time it's unclear when the student's remains will be repatriated to his relatives.

The nation is making all necessary arrangements to repatriate his body to Nepal, as it completed for the other individuals who perished, Nepal's government department said.

"The authorities are all stunned by the information of Bipin Joshi's demise. In this time of grief [we] offer our {deep|pro