Social activist Nagarmal Bajoria, known as ‘Dhartipakad’, dies in Patna; funeral to be held in Baghlaur

Nagarmal Bajoria, a well‑known social activist from Baghlaur district in Bihar, died on Friday in Patna, according to reports from Amar Ujala. The  report identifies him by the moniker “Dhartipakad,” a name he earned for his outspoken stance on land‑related issues.

Bajoria had built a reputation as a grassroots organizer who frequently intervened in local disputes over land ownership, earning both admiration and controversy. His activism made him a recognizable figure in the region’s civil society landscape.

Family members confirmed that his remains will be transported back to Baghlaur, where a funeral service is scheduled for Friday morning. Local residents are expected to gather for the rites, reflecting the community’s respect for his long‑standing involvement in social causes.

The death of a figure as prominent as Bajoria underscores the loss felt across Bihar’s activist circles, though officials have not released further details about the circumstances of his passing.