Man Dies Carrying Pilgrim's Load Near Kedarnath
Summary
Dharmabahadur Khadka, a 38-year-old laborer from Bajhang, died after a stone struck him while he was carrying a pilgrim on the Gaurikund-Kedarnath route in India. His family is struggling to raise money to bring his body back to Nepal.
Key Points
- Dharmabahadur Khadka of Jayaprithvi Municipality-1 in Bajhang died when a falling stone hit him on the Gaurikund-Kedarnath route while he was carrying a pilgrim.
- He had been working in Kedarnath for years to support his family because of poor employment and income at home.
- His body is being kept in a hospital in India, and relatives and villagers are collecting donations to bring it back to Nepal.
- Many people from Bajhang travel to Kedarnath for similar labor work due to limited local job opportunities.
