N.R. Sridhar (48), son of late P. Rachaiah and a resident of Kurubageri in the town, passed away following brief illness in the town yesterday.

He leaves behind his brother N.R. Nagesh, President of City Congress Committee (Backward Class) and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were held near Hadinaru Kalu Mantapa on the banks of River Kapila this afternoon.