A vigil is held in Sydney’s Hyde Park to mark the death of Bikram Lama, a 32-year-old homeless man who died near the area and was reportedly undiscovered for up to a week. People gather at dusk under the fig tree canopy behind St James Station, holding electric candles in multiple colours to pay tribute. Speakers and attendees call for improved support so people are not left to die alone and unseen.
Multiple reports say the coroner’s court has confirmed it is still waiting for a formal identification process to be completed. Sources also describe frustration within the Australian-Nepalese community, saying the delay is causing ongoing distress for Lama’s family. The vigil reflects grief and efforts to maintain visibility for the circumstances surrounding his death while official processes continue.
The reports present the event as both a public act of remembrance and a response to concerns about homelessness support and the timeliness of identification and next-of-kin notification procedures.
