Basavaraju (78), retired BEO and a resident of Muthaiah Layout in the town, passed away this morning at his residence.
He leaves behind his wife, four sons and a host of relatives and friends.
Popularly known as KB, Basavaraju served as Mathematics and Science lecturer at Subbanna PU College in Bengaluru and as a NCC officer before becoming the BEO at Periyapatna and Hunsur.
Cremation took place at the crematorium at Olakote in the town this afternoon.
This post was published on October 8, 2017 6:30 pm