KATHMANDU: Renowned neurosurgeon Dr Upendra Devkota breathed his last on June 18 at around 5:35 pm.
On June 19, his mortal remains were kept at Neuro Hospital in Bansbari for family, friends and public to pay their last respects, before his cremation at Aryaghat in Pashupati.
His body will be cremated with state honours.
Dr Upendra Devkota’s final journey in pictures:
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A portrait of the renowned neurosurgeon Dr Upendra Devkota, pictured at the Neuro Hospital in Kathmandu where people from all walks gathered to pay their final respects, on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. He passed away at the age of 64 after suffering from bile duct cancer. Photo/Skanda Gautam
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Dr Devkota’s daughters console each other. Photo/Skanda Gautam
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People were seen tearing up as they paid tribute to the late neurosurgeon.
Photo/Skanda Gautam
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Photo/Skanda Gautam
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Dr Devkota’s daughter places her hand on her late father’s face. Photo/Skanda Gautam
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Dr Devkota’s daughter clicks perhaps the final pictures of her father. Photo/Skanda Gautam
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Dr Devkota’s daughter glancing at her deceased father’s face.
Photo/Skanda Gautam
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Dr. Bhola Rijal pays his final tributes.
Photo/Skanda Gautam
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Daughters in mourning.
Photo/Skanda Gautam
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Daughters stand by their father.
Photo/Skanda Gautam
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People gather as the family prepares to carry Dr Devkota’s mortain remains to Aryaghatm Pashupati for cremation. June 19, 2018. Photo/Skanda Gautam
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A vehicle carrying the body of the renowned neurosurgeon to Aryaghat. Photo/Skanda Gautam
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