M. Sundar (76), retd. Section Officer, Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), passed away this afternoon at his residence in KHB Colony, Hootagalli.

He leaves behind his wife M. Jayamma, three sons S. Shankar (BJP leader, T. Narasipur), S. Arun Kumar (advocate) and S. Mahesh, daughter S. Roopa and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites will be performed tomorrow at KHB Crematorium in Hootagalli at 3 pm.