R.P. Sundararaja Shetty (97), former Proprietor of Raghavendra Medicals, K.R. Circle and Kannika Trading Company, Old Santhepet, passed away at his residence this morning.

A resident of Kuvempunagar, he leaves behind his wife Padmavathi, two sons (R.S. Srinivasa Shetty and R.S. Satyanarayana Shetty), daughters-in-law, grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites will be held at the foot of Chamundi Hill this evening.