Nepal issues death/missing certificate for missing Bengal mountaineer

"Rescue operation at this point of time is nothing but a waste of money and a futile effort. The Bengal government has done a lot, while the Nepal government has been quite warm and cooperative," said Jyotirmoy upon his arrival in the city.

While initial reports suggested Chhanda and the accompanying sherpas were caught in an avalanche May 19, Nag Tashi Sherpa, a member of the expedition team later claimed the trio fell while climbing in inclement weather despite being advised to desist.

"She was cautioned but she didn't heed any advice," Tashi had claimed about Chhanda - the second civilian woman from the state to scale Mount Everest