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Mangaluru, Jul 31: An alumnus of CMC Vellore and the founder chairman of urology KMC Manipal, Prof P Venugopal left for his heavenly abode after decades of service as a teacher and a caring consultant, on July 31. He was 83.

Prof P Venugopal was born on February 14, 1940, He was an alumnus of CMC Vellore and the founder chairman of department of Urology KMC, Manipal. He was the past president of USI and a teacher of teachers. He was also serving as Prof Emeritus Kasturba Medical College Hospital Ambedkar Circle Mangaluru.

Dr Venugopal was the professor and head of the department of Urology KMC Manipal for over 23 years. He also served as professor emeritus and urology department head at KLE society's head at Belgaum.

He is survived by his son Dr Anand Venugopal, daughter-in-law, two granddaughters and a large body of colleagues, grateful students and patients.

The last rites will be performed on July 31 from 11 am onwards.