Gopalachar, President of Amarashilpi Jakanachari Vedike, Vishwakarma community leader and a resident of Kumbarakoppal, passed away on Friday at a private hospital. Son of late Annachary of Saragur, he leaves behind his wife, a son and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at his native place Santhe Saragur in H.D. Kote taluk yesterday, according to family sources.