Alhaj Ziaulla Shariff (85), Proprietor of SPS Granites & Mines at Chamrajanagar and a resident of Vaniyar Street in Chamarajanagar passed away yesterday at his residence.

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

Namaz-e-Janaza was held at Masjid-e-Zohra followed by the burial at the old Muslim Burial Grounds on Gundlupet Road, Chamarajanagar, according to sources.