Villagers were overcome with emotion as the mortal remains of teacher Basavaraj arrived in Neelanagara. The body was later taken in a procession to the school, where students and villagers gathered to pay their final respects.
As the ambulance entered the school premises, schoolchildren lining the path showered flowers on the mortal remains, paying a heartfelt tribute to their beloved teacher.
Senior officials, villagers and schoolchildren paid their final respects to Basavaraj and offered emotional tributes.
His death cast a pall of gloom over Neelanagara, as students mourned the teacher who had guided them with warmth and affection while imparting education.