Police Ask For Public's Help In Missing Mamta Kafle Bhatt Case

MANASSAS PARK, VA — Authorities are asking for the public's help in the ongoing case of missing Manassas Park mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt, whose husband is facing charges in connection with her disappearance.

In a statement released Tuesday, Manassas Park police asked anyone who may have spoke with Khafle Bhatt's husband, Naresh Bhatt, between July 28 and Aug. 5 to contact investigators.

Kafle Bhatt, 28, a registered nurse, was last been seen at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center where she worked on July 27. Her friend, Nadia Navarro, heard from her on July 28. Police did a welfare check on Aug. 2, but Bhatt declined to report his wife as missing.

Bhatt reported her as missing person on Aug. 5 and claimed to have last seen her on July 31.

Police said they have continued to receive tips regarding the case and are seeking individuals who have not been interviewed or contacted by detectives already. Manassas Park police can be reached by phone at 703-361-1136.

Bhatt, 37, was arrested on Aug. 22 and charged with concealing a dead body weeks after his wife was reported missing, according to police. Authorities arrested him following an hours-long search of their Manassas Park home.

According to an InsideNoVA report, prosecutors said blood was found in the couple's bedroom and it appeared that someone may have been "dragged" across the floor. Prosecutors also presented evidence showing Bhatt purchased three knives on July 30, two of which were not found when the home was searched.

He was also seen on camera buying cleaning supplies at a Loudoun County Walmart on July 31, the report said.

Additionally, authorities found a packed suitcase in the home and Bhatt reportedly sold his Tesla and attempted to sell his house in recent weeks, InsideNoVA reported.

In August, a judge denied bond for Bhatt, deeming him a "flight risk" and danger to the community. Last week, a judge also granted Bhatt a trial without a jury that could proceed in months, NBC Washington reported.

Kafle Bhatt is presumed dead, police said, and authorities have since searched for her remains at several locations. Police said no evidence had been found and asked for patience from the community while the searches were being done.

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