TANAHUN, April 18: The last male survivor of Kusunda community, Raja Mama passed away in his house at Dihi Gaun of Byas Municipality-10 at 5:00 AM today.
Mama had fallen unconscious while returning from toilet. With the help of his neighbors, he was laid to bed where he breathed his last breath after drinking a cup of tea, Indra Maya Kusunda, also known as Rani Maiju and the deceased’s wife said.
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He will be cremated at Seti Madi Dovan today after final tribute, according to District Coordination Council of Nepal Indigenous Nationalities.
“The death of Raja Mama is a great loss. He will always be remembered for his role to preserve Kusunda culture,” the DCC of NIN said.
He is survived by his wife and his daughter, Simanta Kusunda.
