P. Basavaraju (72), retired Dy.SP and a resident of Police Layout, passed away yesterday at a private hospital in city. A native of Chatnahallipalya village in the taluk, he is survived by his wife Kanthamani, sons JSS Mahavidyapeetha Deputy Director Ashok Palya and advocate Abhishek Palya and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites…

Dr. N.R. Ramachandrarao (92), retired Traffic Warden and a resident of Jayanagar, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind three sons, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill.

Naveen (60), President of Vagdevi Souharda Bank, Director of Basava Balaga Chamundipuram Sangha and a resident of JP Nagar, passed away yesterday in city. He leaves behind his wife Savitha, son Hardik and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at Veerashaiva Burial Grounds at Vidyaranyapuram this noon.

Rachamma (95), a resident of Goddanapura Maralur village in Nanjangud taluk, passed away at the village on Tuesday. She leaves behind one daughter, son-in-law, grand-children, great grand-children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were held at the family’s farm on Wednesday afternoon.