Pailwan Kemparaju (88), a resident of Sunnadakeri in K.R. Mohalla here, passed away yesterday at a private hospital in city following brief illness.

A known pailwan of Besthara Kalanna Garadi in Sunnadakeri, Kemparaju leaves behind a son, six daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon, according to family sources.