Three French climbers missing for six days

Three French nationals who arrived here to climb the Khangteka peak at Khumbu region in the district have gone missing for the past six days.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at District Police Office Kahit Katwal informed that the French nationals gone missing are Thomas, Gabriel and Luis. 

They had embarked the expedition in a group of eight via Holiday Himalaya Treks and Expedition Pvt on October 4. The three French have gone out of contact since October 26.

Search for them is underway, Katwal added, saying Kailash Air was requested a chopper for the search of the missing.

However, five others from the same team came into contact.