Shivamogga, April 23 -- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi is scheduled to visit Shivamogga on Thursday to attend the last rites of Manjunath Rao, a local resident who was killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Shivamogga MLA, S N Channabasappa, confirmed that arrangements have been made for Rao's last rites, which are expected to draw large numbers from across the town.

"We have made all the preparations for the last rites, the whole of Shivamogga is in mourning ... Many business establishments in Shivamogga are going to remain closed tomorrow, the whole Hindu community is condemning this act...Union Minister Pralhad Joshi is also coming tomorrow to attend the last rites...," said Channabasappa.

Manjunath Rao's death...