M.S. Nanjundaswamy (71), retired Railway employee and a resident of Vidyaranyapuram 4th Main, 1st Cross, passed away following brief illness at a private hospital in city this morning. He leaves behind two daughters and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were held at Veerashaiva-Lingayat Burial Grounds in Vidyaranyapuram today, according to family sources.