Newskarnataka – Bantwal
Bantwal: Veteran freedom fighter Dr. Ammembal Balappa who passed away on May 15, Thursday was cremated with full honour at the Panemangalore Crematorium on May 17, Saturday afternoon.
Various officials of the district administration, Bantwal taluk administration, government departments as well as elected representatives and his large bandwagon of well wishers were present.
The mortal remains of the departed freedom fighter were earlier placed at the Samaja Seva Sahakari Bank premises near Bantwal bye-pass for the people to pay their last respects. Several including SP Dr Sharanappa offered tributes to Balappa. The mortal remains were later taken in a vehicle to his residence at Marnabailu.
On behalf of the district administration, Dr Prashanth, Assistant commissioner of Mangalore had arrived while Bantwal administration was represented by Tahsildar Malleswami.
Several prominent persons including Bantwal Taluk Panchayat Executive Officer Cyprian Miranda, Block Education Officer Sheshashayana Karinja, Jayananda Peraje, President of Bantwal taluk Sahitya Parishat and others were present.
