Shivamogga, April 23 -- A wave of grief swept through Shivamogga district of Karnataka on Wednesday as news emerged of the death of a local resident, Manjunath Rao, in the terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Rao, who was visiting the region, was among those killed in what has been described as a brutal and targeted assault by terrorists. Speaking to reporters, Shivamogga MLA SN Channabasappa said, "Shivamogga is in deep mourning over this tragic loss. Many business establishments across the city will remain closed tomorrow as a mark of respect. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi is also expected to arrive to attend the funeral." Here is a more concise version of the paragraph while retaining key details and quotes: L...