Husband of missing Northern Virginia woman arrested and charged with concealing a dead body – Times of India

Husband of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a Northern Virginia woman who has been missing for over three weeks, was arrested Thursday morning. Naresh Bhatt, 28, was charged with concealing a dead body, according to authorities.
The arrest occurred at the family’s home in Manassas Park, Virginia, approximately 100 miles southeast of Washington, DC. The charge indicates evidence of a concealed dead body but does not confirm that a body has been found.
Naresh Bhatt is currently being held without bond and is set to appear for arraignment on Friday, according to media reports.
Investigation continues
The search for Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a 28-year-old nurse from Nepal, continues as authorities investigate her disappearance.
The Manassas Park Police Department, along with the Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and the Department of Social Services, are involved in the investigation.

Bhatt’s last sight

Mamta Kafle Bhatt was last reported to work on July 27, with her last known sighting being at home on July 31. Although her coworkers requested a welfare check on August 2, it wasn’t until August 8 that her disappearance was declared involuntary.
Recent searches and police activity, including the execution of a search warrant at the couple’s home, have led to further scrutiny. The police have received numerous leads and conducted hundreds of interviews..
Family’s response
The disappearance of Mamta Kafle Bhatt has sparked frustration among her friends and the Nepalese community, who are demanding more information, according to media reports. The couple’s one-year-old daughter is now in the care of the Department of Social Services. Naresh Bhatt had previously expressed his distress publicly, stating his need for his wife back, while the police have indicated that he is not cooperating with their investigation.