N.K. Nagaraju (88), former Town Municipal Council President and a resident of Chamalapura, passed away yesterday.

A well-known football player of the town, he was the member of Mysore Race Club and Town Tennis Club and was also the President of Traders’ Association.

He leaves behind one son, four daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Vokkaliga Burial Grounds near Lingabhattara Gudi this afternoon, according to family sources.