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**Sobbing Relatives Cremate Loved Ones in Devastated Nepal Village**

*CHIURI, Nepal, Nov 5 (Reuters) – Sobbing relatives of victims from Nepal’s worst earthquake in eight years cremated their loved ones on Sunday as rescuers looked for people who could still be trapped in the rubble of collapsed buildings.*

In the aftermath of Nepal’s devastating earthquake, grieving relatives gathered in the remote village of Chiuri in the hilly Jajarkot district to cremate their loved ones. Shrouded in white cloth, the bodies of approximately 10 victims were placed in a tarpaulin tent while garlands of marigolds were prepared for the Hindu cremation rites on the banks of the Bheri River.

Among the mourners was Baljit Mahar, 32, who sat cross-legged next to the body of his seven-year-old son, one of the 157 people killed in the earthquake. Mahar expressed his heartbreak, revealing that he was unable to save his son while the rest of his family survived. Rescuers tirelessly searched for survivors amid the wreckage, which included Mahar’s collapsed single-storey mud and stone house.

The earthquake, measuring 6.4 in magnitude according to Nepal’s National Seismological Centre and 5.6 according to the U.S. Geological Survey, was the country’s deadliest since the catastrophic quakes of 2015. The previous disaster claimed the lives of approximately 9,000 people and left a trail of destruction in its wake.

Since the recent quake, thousands of buildings in Jajarkot and the neighboring Rukum West district have either collapsed or developed cracks, rendering them uninhabitable. The scale of the devastation has left countless individuals without shelter or basic necessities. Baljit Mahar expressed his despair, saying, “All my belongings and clothes are under the debris. I have been left without anything.”

Amid the desperation, Nepal Police spokesperson Kuber Kadayat assured the public that authorities are committed to the search and rescue efforts, followed by immediate relief and rehabilitation for affected families. The injured are receiving free medical treatment from the government.

In Kathmandu, the government announced its plans to provide immediate assistance to displaced families by arranging for shelter, food, and safety. Furthermore, a relief fund has been established to provide $1,500 to the families of each victim as immediate financial support.

However, survivors in Chiuri, many of whom belong to the “untouchable” Dalit community, expressed their disappointment, claiming that no government representative has visited or offered assistance. The gravity of the earthquake’s impact was evident as survivors recounted the terrifying sound and sight of collapsing buildings. Shanta Bahadur B.K., who lost six family members, shared his shock and grief, stating, “I am shocked to lose almost all my family members. It is an unbearable pain, but I must face and bear it. What to do?”

In the capital city of Jajarkot district, Khalanga, survivors sought refuge in the streets near damaged houses, bundled in blankets to combat the cold. They witnessed funerals taking place, each body cremated in accordance with their culture and tradition.

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**Reporting by Navesh Chitrakar and Yubaraj Sharma in Chiuri; Additional reporting and writing by Gopal Sharma; Editing by William Mallard and Christopher Cushing**

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