Overview
- Pramod Parshuram Jadhav, an Indian Army soldier from Dare village in Satara, died on the spot when his motorcycle was struck on Friday night.
- His wife delivered a baby girl hours later and was brought on a stretcher to Sunday’s funeral, where the newborn was shown her father.
- Jadhav was laid to rest with full state and military honours in his native village, drawing a large turnout of officials, veterans, relatives and residents.
- Reports differ on the vehicle that hit him, with accounts describing either an Eicher tempo or a pickup truck, and no arrests have been reported.
- Police say a case has been registered and the investigation is underway as video of the emotional funeral circulates widely on social media.