Kathmandu. The mother and sister of Vipin Joshi of Mahendranagar, who was held hostage by the Palestinian group Hamas, met President Ram Chandra Poudel today. Vipin’s mother Padma and sister Pushpa Joshi had reached Israel in coordination with the Nepali Embassy in Israel and returned after meeting the President and The Prime Minister.

Vipin’s mother Padma and sister Pushpa said that during their stay in Israel, they had met the President, Prime Minister and ambassadors of different countries. They also urged everyone to take more initiatives for Vipin’s release.

Mother Padma said that her son Vipin is an innocent student and urged him to take initiative for the release of humane eyes. On the occasion, President Poudel said he would make further efforts for the release of Vipin.