Dr. Shantharaj Urs (69), retired Postal Department employee and a resident of Rajivnagar, passed away on Monday in city. He had also served as the Vice-President of the State AHINDA Federation.

A native of Kottegala village in Hunsur taluk, he leaves behind his wife and a host of relatives and friends.

His body was donated to Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI), according to family sources.