Leader Dr. Vijay Paudel Passes Away

Summary

CPN United leader Dr. Vijay Paudel has died in Kathmandu, with poisoning suspected as the cause. He had long been active in UML politics before joining Unified Socialist and later CPN United, and was also a director of Janata TV.

Key Points
  • CPN United leader Dr. Vijay Paudel passed away while being brought to Kirtipur Hospital in Kathmandu.
  • Dr. Kiran Shakya, executive director of Kirtipur Hospital, said Paudel died before treatment could begin.
  • Paudel had long been active in UML politics before joining Unified Socialist and later CPN United.
  • Police and medical officials suspect poisoning as the cause of death.
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