Dawoodi Bohra community leader condoles demise of Major Mustafa

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A file picture of Major Mustafa Zakiuddin with his family members
A file picture of Major Mustafa Zakiuddin with his family members

 

Udaipur (Rajasthan)

Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, spiritual leader of the Dawood Bohra community, called on the parents of Indian Army Major Mustafa Zakiuddin Kherodawala who was recently killed in a helicopter crash in Arunachal Pradesh.

Major Mustafa was among the five Indian Army personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty while carrying out operational flying in ALH WSI. The mishap took place in a mountainous region at Siang in Arunachal Pradesh on October 21.

The Syedna visited the Kherodawala family home here and offered prayers. Syedna Saifuddin expressed his heartfelt condolences to Major Mustafa's parents - father Zakiuddin, mother Fatema - and his younger sister Ali.

Major Mustafa, 27, was expected to tie the knot with a Udaipur girl, Fatema Abdeali Kankroliwala this week. According to the news report, his  'nikah' ceremony was scheduled for October 27. "Sadly, he passed away just six days before his marriage. Both the Kherodawala and Kankroliwala families are in deep gloom and despair at the monumental tragedy that has befallen them just before their 'nikah' ceremony," said an aide to the Syedna.

The Syedna also met the Kankroliwala family and offered his deepest condolences and solace to the prospective young bride who lost her fiancee in the chopper crash. The Syedna recalled Major Mustafa's six years of service with the Indian Army and acknowledged his contribution to the nation, and the ultimate sacrifice while performing his duties for the country.

The body of the young Major along with those of the other deceased was taken to Udaipur where they were accorded a funeral with full military honours at the Khanjipeer Cemetery.

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The Dawoodi Bohras are a Muslim community living in over 40 countries across the world. Guided by their leader,  Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, Bohras are generally well educated, business people and qualified professionals in various fields.