Freedom fighter S.L. Srirangaraju, 97, died at his residence at Ravivarma Street in the city on Friday. He was suffering from age-related illness.

The deceased had participated in Quit India Movement for which he was jailed by the British government. He was a teacher by profession and was honoured with national-level Best Teacher Award in 1975. by then President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed.

Mr. Srirangaraju had served as director of Deshiya Vidya Shala Samiti, National Education Society, Karnataka Sangha and Shivamogga City Cooperative Bank.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Karnataka / by Staff Reporter / Shivamogga – Ocotober 06th, 2017