Manavattira Shanthi Janaki (Tambanda – Thora), wife of late Mittu Appaiah and a resident of No. 307, 7th Main, near Hemavathi School in T.K. Layout, passed away last midnight in city. She was 71.

A native of Nelaji village in Kodagu, she leaves behind her brother Bopaiah and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were held at Mukthidhama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage this afternoon, according to family sources.