Kathmandu, Oct. 14 -- Nepali youth Bipin Joshi, who was abducted by Hamas militants 738 days ago from Israel, has been confirmed dead.

While it had been expected that he was alive, and some media had reported Joshi's status as unknown, his name was not on the list when Hamas handed over the captives on Monday.

Some media reports including Al Jazeera and BBC, quoting Qassam Brigades, reported that the group would hand over bodies of four captives on Monday.

Qassam Brigades is the military wing of Hamas.

A statement released by Hamas's armed wing identified the deceased captives as Guy Ilouz, Yossi Sharabi, Bipin Joshi and Daniel Perez.

It said their bodies will be handed over later today.

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