KATHMANDU: The family of Bipin Joshi, who is in the captivity of Palestinian group, Hamas, met Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday.

Bipin’s mother Padma and sister Pushpa met PM Karki at the latter’s office, Singh Durbar, and urged for the diplomatic initiative for Bipin’s release.

On the occasion, PM Karki vowed utmost efforts from government side for Bipin’s release, according to Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, who was also present during the meeting.