Krishnegowda, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), attached to Bilikere Police Station and a resident of Ganganur village in the taluk, passed away at a private hospital in Mysuru yesterday following a heart attack.

He leaves behind his wife, two children and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the deceased’s farm in Rampura village, K.R. Nagar taluk last evening.