Mysuru: Kampalapura Mohan (69), senior journalist, Editor of Daari Deepa newspaper and a resident of Holakote in Periyapatna, passed away last night at a private hospital in city following brief illness.

He leaves behind his wife Saraswathi, son Santosh, daughter Sangeetha and a host of relatives and friends. The mortal remains was taken to his native place this morning where it was kept for public viewing and was later donated to JSS Hospital in city.