Mysore/Mysuru: M. Nanjundaswamy (61), former Chairman of Zoo Authority of Karnataka, senior advocate and a resident of Vajamangala in the taluk, passed away last night following brief illness.

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

Nanjundaswamy was active in BJP since many years and had served in various capacities. He was also the President of Veera Vanithe Rani Chennamma Self Help Group.

Last rites were performed at Vajamangala this afternoon, according to family sources.