January 30, 2002

Bhadrapur: Captain (retd) Hapu Gurung, a freedom fighter of the democratic movement of 2007 B.S., passed away last night at his own residence at Damak at the age of 81.

Born in 1977 A. D., late Gurung had taken charge as commander of eastern region of the country in the democratic movement of 2007 B.S.

MP Dr. Gopal Prasad Koirala and NC Mahasamiti member Purnananda Sharma draped his body with the flag of Nepali Congress party and paid their last tributes to late Gurung.

Late Gurung is survived by her spouse, two sons and two daughters.