Sri Siddheshwar Swami, the 81-year-old seer of Sri Jnanayogashrama in Karnataka's Vijayapura, passed away on late Monday night after suffering from age-related ailments for several weeks.

Sri Siddheshwar Swami, who has spent over 65 years at the ashram, is known for his simple lifestyle and engaging speaking style. 

The seer had been suffering from age-related ailments for several weeks and had been confined to a wheelchair. However, he had refused treatment and was only been willing to take pain relief medication, according to doctors. The ashram had appealed to the public not to disturb the seer.

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Amritsar (PTI): Pakistan on Wednesday handed over BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, apprehended on April 23, to India via the Attari-Wagah border front in Punjab, the force said.

The constable was handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) by Pakistan Rangers at 10:30 am.

The handover was conducted peacefully and in accordance with established protocols, a BSF spokesperson said.

Shaw was apprehended by the Rangers on April 23 from along the India-Pakistan International Border in Ferozepur district, a day after the Pahalgam terror attack.