Kathmandu : Former president of the Film Journalists Association, Dinesh Sitoula, has passed away. He passed away today at Grande Hospital in Dhapasi.

The Hospital announced today at a press conference that 45-year-old Sitoula has passed away.

Sitoula, who had gone to Achham along with senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Balendra Shah, was admitted to the hospital on Friday for treatment after he fell unconscious.

The Film Journalists Association stated that journalist Sitoula’s mortal body will be placed at the Film Development Board in Kapan for paying tribute.