Alhaj Anwar Pasha (78), retired Vice-Principal of Maharaja’s Junior College, Secretary of Karnataka School at Shanthinagar and a resident of Kalyangirinagar, passed away this morning following brief illness.

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

Namaz-e-janaza was held this afternoon followed by the burial at the Muslim Burial Grounds near Tipu Circle, according to sources.