Karanal, Haryana:
Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, a 26 -year -old Indian Navy officer of Karanal, Haryana, was tragically killed in a terrorist attack in Pahgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Narwal recently married and was on leave enjoying a small holiday in Kashmir.
Defense officials confirmed that the 26 -year -old officer, who was posted in Kochi, traveled to Kashmir for a short holiday after their marriage on 16 April. His wedding reception was held on 19 April.
Narwal joined the Navy two years ago and was posted in Kochi. His death has sent shockwaves through his family, community and defense establishment. Neighbors and locals have expressed their condolences, many have described Narwal as a young officer with a bright future.
Talking to ANI, one of his neighbors, Naresh Bansal said, “They were married 4 days ago. Everyone was happy. We have received information that he was killed by terrorists, and he died on the spot. He was an officer in the Navy.”
The incident targeting tourists in Pahalgam region of Anantnag district expressed widespread resentment across the country, in which several political leaders condemned the attack.
Residents of Jammu and Kashmir marched in a candle light at several places in the state against the Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday.
Local people organized a candle light in Baramulla, Srinagar, Poonch and Kupwara, while Bajrang Dal activists in Jammu protested against the terrorist attack.
Local people also opposed the candle march against the Pahgam terror attack in Khad village of Akhad area of the area.
According to a statement by the office of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, five tourists from Maharashtra have recently lost their lives in the initiative terrorist attack.
The Deputy CM has requested the Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to arrange a special flight to vacate tourists stranded from Maharashtra.
Responding to the appeal, the Union Minister assured Shinde that once the list of trapped persons is shared with the Ministry, efforts will be initiated to take him to Mumbai as a priority.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the terrorist attack at the initiative of Jammu and Kashmir and said that the people behind this heinous act would be brought for justice.
In a post on X, PM Modi said that those responsible for this heinous Act will be brought to justice. PM Modi said, “I strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. There is condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured person is recovering as soon as possible.
He said, “People behind this heinous act will be brought to justice … They will not be spared! Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unwavering, and it will be even stronger,” he said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over a high-level security meeting with all agencies after the Pahalgam terror attack.
Home Minister Shah reached Srinagar on Tuesday evening for a security review meeting. He earlier said that people involved in this brutal act of terror will not be spared.
The Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a search operation in the general region of Basaran, Pahgam, Anantnag to nab criminals of the attack.
Delhi Police has also been instructed to keep a close watch on tourist places and other important places.
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