Pradhumna Khadka, who was badly injured in police firing during a pro-democracy demonstration in Kalanki on April 20, has died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in New Delhi, India.

31-year-old Khadka of Syuchatar VDC, Kathmandu, died Friday night during treatment at the All India Medical Institute, reports said quoting Dr Kiran Shrestha, general secretary of Doctors Association.

Khadka, who had been undergoing treatment at Kathmandu Model Hospital in a critical condition, was taken to New Delhi on Thursday. He was shot in the stomach.

His body is being brought to Kathmandu later this evening.

Three persons were killed on the spot in the police firing in Kalanki and dozens of others were wounded.

Including Khadka, at least 18 pro-democracy activists were killed in government clampdown on the 19-day long nationwide general strike called by the seven-party alliance.

Reports say thousands of injured persons are receiving treatment at various hospitals in Kathmandu and outside. At least 5000 people were injured in clashes with security forces around the country during the democratic movement. nepalnews.com mk Apr 29 06