Mysuru: M.S. Srikantaiah, popularly known as Paper Srikantaiah, passed away at his residence in Saraswathipuram here this morning. He was 88.

A former Corporator and former President of Newspaper Distributors’ Association, Srikantaiah was also the Secretary of Srikantha Educational Institutions in city.

During his days as Corporator, Srikantaiah used to distribute newspapers to his customers.

Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.