Dang: Senior Editor at Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) Avilasha Pokharel has been bereaved of her father. Her father, Devi Pokharel, passed away at his residence in Dang last night.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Devi Pokharel had been suffering from diabetes for a long time and was undergoing kidney dialysis recently. The 74-year-old is survived by his wife, a daughter, and two sons.
Devi Pokharel, who was also the elder brother of CPN-UML General Secretary Shankher Pokharel, was involved in politics and affiliated with various social organizations. His last rites will be performed in Dang later this afternoon, according to family sources.