T.R. Ranga Rao (83), a retd. Agricultural Officer and a resident of Jayanagara 16th Cross, passed away early this morning at his residence following a brief illness.

He leaves behind his wife Vedavathi Bai, son Arun Rao, daughter Arathy Prasanna and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites will be performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this afternoon, according to  family sources.