Former Bajrang Dal leader and social activist Mahendra Kumar died on Saturday due to a heart attack at a private hospital.
Kumar (47) was shifted to the hospital on Friday night following complaints of chest pain. He is survived by wife and two children. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has condoled the death. After his stint with the Bajrang Dal, of which he was the state convenor, Kumar was involved in social activities. Former chief ministers Siddaramaiah and H D Kumaraswamy also condoled Kumar’s death. After quitting the Bajrang Dal, Kumar was briefly with JD(S).