Story writer Parashu Pradhan passed away on Monday night. He was 80. Prateek Pradhan, son of Parashu Pradhan, confirmed the death of his father.

Pradhan is survived by two sons and two daughters. Pradhan's final rites would be formed at Pashupati Aryaghat today itself. Pradhan had started his literary journey from a poem 'Jeevan Path' in 2016 BS.

Bakrarekha, Feri Akraman, Asambandha, Samundrama Astaune Surya, Pratinidhi Kathaharu, Euta Krantipurush ko Janma, The Little Buddha in Tokyo are his creations.

Meanwhile, Speaker Devraj Ghimire extended sorrow over the untimely demise of story writer Parashu Pradhan, saying he was shocked to hear the news of the passing away of Pradhan.

Speaker Ghimire said, "I am saddened by the news of the death of story writer Parashu Pradhan. I highly respect the contribution of story writer Pradhan to Nepali literature sector."

He also paid tribute to Pradhan and expressed condolences to the bereaved family members.