Mysore/Mysuru: R.S. Srinivasarao (97), a freedom fighter, Vipra community leader and a resident of T.K. Layout, passed away yesterday at his residence.

A native of Ramasamudra in Chamarajanagar, he leaves behind four sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Chamarajanagar Additional Deputy Commissioner Geetha Huded visited Rao’s residence in city and paid tributes on behalf of the district administration. Recently, Chamarajanagar Deputy Commissioner Shilpa Nag along with Geetha Huded had felicitated Rao at his Mysuru residence to mark 75 years of Independence.

Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this morning, according to family sources.