Renowned climber Pur Bahadur Gurung cremated in Swayambhu (Photo Feature)
Summary
Renowned mountaineer Pur Bahadur Gurung (Yukta) was cremated at Swayambhu after his body was brought back to Nepal from Pakistan’s Broad Peak. A tribute ceremony was held beforehand, with Home Minister Sudhan Gurung and other dignitaries paying their final respects.
Key Points
- Pur Bahadur Gurung (Yukta) was cremated at Swayambhu after dying during an expedition on Pakistan’s Broad Peak.
- A tribute ceremony was held at Swayambhu before the last rites were performed.
- Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, Gagan Thapa, Indira Rana Magar, and Nepal Mountaineering Association officials attended the program.
- Sudhan Gurung draped the national flag over the climber’s body as a mark of honor.
