Freedom Fighter T. Puttanna passes away at 94

Mysore/Mysuru: T. Puttanna (94), a freedom fighter and a resident of Vinaya Marga in Siddarthanagar, passed away yesterday night in city.

He leaves behind one son and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon.

Born on Aug. 15, 1928, to late Tirumallaiah and late Tirumallamma at K.R. Nagar, Puttanna took part in the freedom struggle from his younger days and also in Mysore Chalo agitation when he was in High School in 1947.

He was arrested and sent to Mysore Jail along with others.

This post was published on December 23, 2022 6:27 pm