Mysuru; Kollira Kuttappa (91), an ex-serviceman and a resident of No. 21, Block 27, BEML Layout in Srirampura 2nd Stage, passed away at a private hospital in city this morning.

A native of Kuttandi village in Ponnampet taluk, he leaves behind his wife Shanthi Bollamma (Bommanda), children Suraj, Suman and Reena and a host of relatives and friends.

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