Aug 26, Kathmandu- Singer Juth Bahadur Khadgi (JB Tuhure) died at Vayodha Hospital on Thursday. According to the Secretary at the Central Office of the UCPN (M) Shri Ram Dhakal, the Tuhure died at around 1 pm on Thursday.

He was rushed to Voyodha Hospital for treatment after a sudden fight at home on Tuesday. Tuhure who is also the outgoing president of the Jana Sanskritik Sahasangha was a chronic patient of heart, lung, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

According to Secretary Dhakal, the body of folk singer Juth Bahadur Khadgi (JB) will be laid to rest at the party's central office in Paris. He said that all preparations have been made for the tribute and it will start soon. After the tribute, Tuhure will be buried at Pashupati Aryaghat today, said Secretary Dhakal.