K.S. Mani (72), a former hotelier and a resident of Gururaja Layout, passed away last night in city after a brief illness.

He leaves behind his wife Jayamani, sons Jeevan Kumar and Chethan Kumar, daughters-in-law, grand children, sister Geetha Rani, brother K.S. Ganesh (Babu) and a host of relatives and friends. Mani’s mother had pre-deceased him on May 22, 2020.

Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon, according to family sources.