Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (YA) 

Udupi, Jun 8: Mohammad Salim, a resident of Shirva, who was on duty and serving in the Indian Army, died due to illness. He passed away on Friday, June 7 at the Military Hospital, Bengaluru. The deceased is survived by his parents, wife, a son and a daughter.

He served in the 196 RT Regiment of Indian Army in Jammu-Kashmir, Delhi, and Secunderabad for 14 years and was currently serving in Haryana. He fell ill due to kidney failure and was admitted to Military Hospital at Bengaluru. Although his mother and wife donated the kidney, the treatment was unsuccessful and he died on Friday morning.

Gurme Suresh Shetty, MLA of Kaup, expressed his condolences and Kaup tashildar Dr Prathiba R visited the residence of the deceased and paid their last respects. Belle village administrator Pradeep Kumar, former president Sudhakar Poojari along with the parents of the deceased, wife and brother among others were present.