Vittal Rao Khatokar (75), retired Manager of IFFCO Bank at Pandavapura and a resident of Bannimantap ‘B’ Layout, Shivaratresshwara Nagar, behind JSS High School, passed away this morning at his residence.

He leaves behind his wife, two daughters, sons-in-law, grand children and a host of relatives and friends.

His eyes were donated to K.R. Hospital by the family members.

Last rites were performed at Jodi Tenginamara Burial Grounds at Bannimantap this afternoon, according to family sources.