P. Suresh (45), Executive Officer of ‘Namma Sangha’ organisation at Bandipur, passed away today at a private hospital in city, following brief illness.

He leaves behind his wife, one son and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Melukamanahalli.

Suresh has served ‘Namma Sangha,’ established by wildlife photographers and documentary makers Krupakar-Senani in Bandipur for 17 years and was instrumental in providing education to tribal children and LPG connections to more than 40,000 families in 200 villagers bordering forests.