Krishnan (80), a retired BSNL employee and a resident of Srikanteshwaranagar here, passed away at a private hospital in Mysuru on Friday following age-related ailments.

A native of Calicut in Kerala, Krishnan had migrated to Karnataka about 50 years ago.

He leaves behind his wife, three sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Calicut.