Dr. Syed Shah Khusro Hussaini (79), a native of Mysuru and founder-Chancellor of Khaja Bandanawaz University, Kalaburagi, passed away on Nov. 6.

He leaves behind his wife, two sons, three daughters and a host of relatives and friends.

He was a former member of Karnataka Waqf Board at Bengaluru and a former member of Central Waqf Council, New Delhi.  He had also served as an office-bearer of various Institutes and Organisations.

Last rites were performed at Khaja Bandanawaz burial grounds in Kalaburagi on Nov. 7, according to family sources.