Mangaluru: PB D’sa (83), a prominent social activist and resident of Valencia, passed away this morning at a private hospital in Mangaluru. Desa, who was the state president of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), was known for his relentless fight against social injustice and illegality. He played a significant role in building movements against police brutality.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, and a large extended family.
Family sources have stated that his body will be donated to a private hospital tomorrow, and no rituals will be performed.
Desa faced considerable opposition throughout his life, including surviving an assassination attempt at his office.
