Veteran Havildar Paravanda S. Nanda Nanaiah (55), a native of Kopatti in Kodagu and a resident of Raghavendranagar, Mysuru, passed away today morning at 4.30 am due to cardiac arrest. 

After his combatant service in the Indian Army, he was re-employed as Police Constable and posted at  Nazarbad Police Station in city.

He leaves behind his wife Yeshodha, a teacher in Government Primary School, Yeraganahalli, sons Archan and Darrin, mother and a large number of relatives and friends.

Cremation took place this afternoon at the foot of Chamundi Hill.