Salim Walikar, a soldier of the Indian Army and a native of Khaji Budhihal village in Badami taluk, was killed in a freak accident during weapons testing in Nagpur on Tuesday. His mortal remains will be laid to rest with full military honours at his hometown on Thursday.

Walikar, who had married four years ago, is survived by his wife Mumtaz Begum, two children and parents Fakruddin Saab and Jaibunnisa. Salim, who had joined the Army in 2002, had visited his home in August to celebrate Ramzan.

source:  http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State / Bagalkot , DHNS / November 28th, 2013