Napoklu (Kodagu): Mandira Somanna (Thammi), former Napoklu Gram Panchayat (GP) Member, Director of Srirama Trust English Medium School and a resident of Bethu village near Napoklu, passed away yesterday at the village. He was 87.

He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were held yesterday and traders at Napoklu downed the shutters of their establishments for an hour as a mark of respect for the departed soul.