Kathmandu, Nepal – August 10, 2025: In a sad and surprising event, police have arrested two men for selling small pieces of bones from people who were cremated. This happened at Pashupati Aryaghat, a holy place by the river where families say goodbye to their loved ones by burning the bodies.
The two men are a priest named Ghate Bahun and a man who collects ashes after the fires. They were caught trying to sell these bone pieces for about 500 rupees each. That's not a lot of money, but they said they did it because they had big financial problems and needed cash to live.
Pashupati Aryaghat is a special spot in Nepal where many Hindus go for cremations. It's near the famous Pashupatinath Temple. People come there to honor the dead. But now, this bad thing has made everyone upset.
How did the police find out? Some people who live nearby saw what was happening. They watched the men picking up bone pieces from the ashes and putting them in bags. The locals felt it was wrong because bones from cremated bodies are sacred and should not be sold like toys or candy. So, they told the police right away.
The police came quickly and caught the men. They are now in jail while the cops look into the story more. The police want to know if other people were involved in this bone selling. They also want to check if this has happened before at Pashupati Aryaghat.
The priest, Ghate Bahun, helps with the cremation prayers. He is supposed to take care of the holy rituals. The ash collector cleans up after the fires. Both men said sorry and explained they were poor. "We had no choice because of money troubles," one of them told the police. But selling cremated bones is against the rules and hurts people's feelings.
This news has shocked many in Nepal. Families who lost loved ones feel sad that their relatives' remains might have been sold. One local man said, "This place is for peace, not for making money from the dead." Experts say financial problems can make people do wrong things, but there are better ways to get help, like asking friends or the government.
The police are talking to more witnesses and checking the area. They promise to stop any more bone trade at Pashupati Aryaghat. If you know something, tell the police to help.
This story teaches us to respect the dead and help those in need. Nepal's leaders might make new rules to protect holy places. Stay safe and kind, everyone.
