H.M. Swamy (86), a resident of Hirikati village in Gundlupet taluk of Chamarajanagar, passed away yesterday in the village. He leaves behind two sons including Chamarajanagar District BJP Vice-President Hirikati Somashekar, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the village this afternoon, according to family sources.

Shashikumar (37), a resident of Kalkunike in Hunsur town of Mysuru district, passed away on Monday in the town. He is survived by his mother and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the family’s farm land on K.R. Nagar Bypass Road, according to family sources.

Dr. V. Lakshminarayana, CPI (ML) Liberation Party State Committee Member, active member of PUCL and a resident of Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, passed away on Apr. 22 in city. He leaves behind his wife E. Rathirao of Samatha Vedike, one son and a host of relatives and friends. Body will be donated to Chamarajanagar District Hospital…

Krishnavenamma (85), a resident of 1st Main Road, 3rd Cross in Vidyaranyapuram, passed away this morning in city. She leaves behind seven children including former Corporator M.V. Ramprasad and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon, according to family sources.