Sher Bahadur moved to Khokana six months ago. He was a mountain porter working in the popular tourist region of Annapurna. Five years ago, a loss of sensation in his feet caused by leprosy led to frostbite and, in order to stop the gangrene from spreading, he amputated both his feet with a pair of nail scissors. He still keeps these scissors on a key ring (pictured).
The community he lived in feared him after that, and his brothers took away much of his land. Sher was brought to Khokana by his brother-in-law, a politician. Bahadur (his middle name) means 'the brave'.
Sher Bahadur died in August 2018.
Khokana, Nepal 2013
The community he lived in feared him after that, and his brothers took away much of his land. Sher was brought to Khokana by his brother-in-law, a politician. Bahadur (his middle name) means 'the brave'.
Sher Bahadur died in August 2018.
Khokana, Nepal 2013