As written by Bipin Joshi's (may he rest in peace) parents:
With immense pain, we received the news of the worst of all.
Our dear son, Bipin — brother and soulmate to our daughter Pushpa — was murdered in Hamas captivity. The ground was pulled out from under our feet. It is hard to put into words the void left without him, a void that opened two years ago and has deepened into an immense abyss. Bipin left us full of excitement, setting out for a year of study in Israel. We never imagined that the hug we gave him then would be our last.
Today we can say it loud and clear: Bipin, you are a hero!
We were so afraid that they would know you were a hero, that they would harm you — we only prayed you would survive,” they write. “Before you were taken, you managed to send a message to your cousin, asking him to be strong and always look toward the future. It is hard to imagine a future without you, Bipin. Every flower in the garden we planted for you will remind us of you — every orchard, every field. You are part of the landscape of Nepal, and now also part of the landscape of the Land of Israel.
I know many people hate those who support Israel. Condemn Israel and Jewish people all around the world. But remember Joshi, who risked his life to protect his friends. Who was held captive and seen alive a month after October 7th. Remember him when you say that rápe and mǔrder and burning houses and shooting party goers is fine because it's in the name of freedom. Joshi hasn't been a part of the "occupation". And if god forbid you were there- they'd hurt you too. Support the suffering of the citizens in Gaza if you'd like, but never, ever- dare to defend October 7th. Even if you hate Jewish people and Israel. Because it's bigger than that. Joshi hasn't done anything wrong. I hope he rests in peace now that his body has been returned. I hope his family get to heal. I'm sorry Joshi, you weren't returned earlier. We mourn you.