Bengaluru: Pavan Hettur, 35, a journalist with Prajavani Kannada daily in Mysuru succumbed to Covid 19.

He was admitted to a private hospital after developing lung related complications. He breathed his last on Saturday late night.

His final rites will be held at Hettur in Hassan district.

Pavan worked with various Kannada media houses including Kasturi channel. He is known for his writings on environment.

He is survived by his mother, wife and two kids.