D. Parthasarathy (72), an APMC trader, passed away at his residence on Kashappa Garadi Street, in Devaraja Mohalla here today.

Brother of former Corporator D. Nagabushan and former Mayor D. Dhruvakumar, he leaves behind his wife Vasanta, a daughter, a son and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites will be held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this evening.