Basavaraju Nayaka (80), a resident of Manjunathapura, passed away following brief illness this morning in city. He leaves behind his wife Mahadevamma, son Siddaraju, daughters Jyothi and Vasantha and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were held at Jodi Tenginamara Burial Grounds at Bannimantap this afternoon, according to family sources.