Dec 30: Tikaram Koirala, a resettled Bhutanese from Beldangi II extension Sector A-3 , passed away at Vinderbille hospital in Tennesse State of USA at 12 noon local time on Tuesday.
Koirala, a former sub sector head of A-3 ,was hit by a speedy car from behind while he was returning to his home from work. He was then admitted to the hospital in critical condition due to fracture of ribs and legs.
As per the information provided by his son,Yadhav Koirala, his funeral is likely to be on Saturday while his dead body is still in hospital.
As known lately, resettled Bhutanese community members have gathered at Koirala’s house to decid his funeral and the future of his children. Koirala is survived by five children .
He was evicted from Lalai Block under Serbhang district in Bhutan. His parents are still in Bhutan.
By Ichha Poudyel and Yadhav Neopaney
