ANFA referee from Jhapa, Lokraj Dhungana has passed away.

He was suffering from liver and lung disease.

He passed away today during treatment at BNC Hospital in Birtamod, Jhapa.

45-year-old Dhungana, the veteran football referee of Jhapa, completed the ANFA referee course in 2068.

He is a resident of Jhapa Budhabare, former senior vice president of Jhapa District Football Referee Association and currently a member of Koshi Province Football Referee Association.