Madikeri: The body of Subedar Napanda C. Mahesh (44), a native of Taakeri in Somwarpet taluk, who was serving in the Indian Army at Joshimath in Uttarakhand and died following a heart attack on Oct. 11, reached his native place.

All preparations for the last rites have been done at Taakeri in Somwarpet taluk. The body was kept at Kirugandur School Grounds from 10 am to 2 pm  today for the public to pay their last respects. Last rites were performed after the Indian Army officials paid their tributes.