H.N. Kantharaju, a resident of Hosamalangi village in the taluk, passed away this morning at a private hospital in Mysuru.

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

Kantharaju is the eldest brother of Government Employees Association’s Mysuru District Vice-President Malangi Suresh.

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