Nayaz Ahmed Shariff (71) of Ambal Snuff at Devaraja Market and a resident of Bannimantap ‘A’ Layout, passed away yesterday in city.

Son of late Jaffar Shariff, he leaves behind two daughters, 3 sisters, 2 brothers and a host of relatives and friends.

Namaz-e-Janaza was performed yesterday after Asar Salath at Masjid Eidgah on Mission Hospital Road, followed by the burial at the Muslim Burial Grounds near Tipu Circle, according to family sources.