Mysuru: Dr. M.N. Manoharan, Principal, Basudev Somani College, Kuvempunagar in city and a resident of T.K. Layout, passed away at a private hospital here early this morning. He was 58.

He leaves behind his wife Elsy Manoharan, a son, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral will be held at the Christian cemetery on Mysuru-Ooty Road this evening, according to college sources.

College Management, staff and students, non-teaching staff have condoled his death.