TMC Leader Subhrangshu Roy’s Wife Missing in Nepal Floods, Family Says ‘Spoke to Her on Tuesday’

Kolkata: The wife of Trinamool Congress leader and former Bijpur MLA Subhrangshu Roy is among the people reported missing after flash floods near the Nepal-China border disrupted communication with a group of Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrims.

The group, comprising around 30 pilgrims, reportedly lost contact following the sudden flooding in the region.

Roy said he had spoken to his wife on Tuesday, but communication was subsequently lost.

Wife part of Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage group

According to the information available, Roy's wife had travelled to the region as part of a 30-member Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage group.

The pilgrims were in Nepal when flash floods struck areas near the Nepal-China border.

The sudden flooding disrupted movement and communications in the affected region, leaving families in India anxious about the safety of those travelling with the group.

‘Spoke to her on Tuesday’

Roy said he had spoken to his wife on Tuesday.

However, there has been no further communication since then, adding to concerns about the whereabouts and safety of the pilgrims.

For families waiting in India, the lack of reliable communication has made it difficult to establish the exact location and condition of those caught in the affected area.

Flash floods disrupt pilgrimage route

The incident occurred amid reports of severe weather and flash flooding in parts of Nepal.

Mountainous areas can be particularly vulnerable to sudden flooding and landslides following intense rainfall.

Pilgrimage groups travelling through remote areas can face additional difficulties because of limited road connectivity and communication infrastructure.

The latest incident has therefore raised concerns about the safety of pilgrims travelling towards or returning from the Kailash-Mansarovar region.

Authorities working to establish contact

Efforts are expected to focus on establishing contact with the affected pilgrimage group and determining the whereabouts of those who remain unaccounted for.

Rescue and emergency teams in the affected areas are also likely to assess the situation as weather and road conditions permit.

The immediate priority remains locating the pilgrims and ensuring their safe evacuation from areas affected by flooding.

Families await information

The loss of communication has left families of the pilgrims waiting for updates.

Roy's statement that he last spoke to his wife on Tuesday highlights the uncertainty surrounding the group.

Until communication is restored or authorities provide confirmation, the exact condition and location of the missing pilgrims remain unclear.

A tense wait for the families

For Roy and other families, the incident has turned what was meant to be a religious pilgrimage into a period of uncertainty.

The Kailash-Mansarovar route passes through remote and difficult terrain, where sudden changes in weather can quickly affect travel.

The flash floods have made the situation more challenging, particularly for groups that may have been travelling together.

What happens next?

Authorities will need to establish the location of the 30-member group, restore communication and assess whether any pilgrims require medical assistance or evacuation.

Families are awaiting official information about their relatives.

For now, Subhrangshu Roy's wife remains unaccounted for after communication with the pilgrimage group was lost following flash floods near the Nepal-China border.