Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, 26, was posted in Kochi and had travelled to Kashmir for a short vacation after his marriage on April 16.
NEW DELHI — Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, a 26-year-old Indian Navy officer from Karnal, Haryana, was tragically killed in the attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Narwal had recently married and was on leave, enjoying a short vacation in Kashmir.
Defence officials confirmed that the 26-year-old officer, who was posted in Kochi, had travelled to Kashmir for a short vacation after his marriage on April 16. His wedding reception was held on April 19.
Narwal had joined the Navy just two years ago and was posted in Kochi. His death has sent shockwaves through his family, community, and the defence establishment. Neighbours and locals have expressed their condolences, with many describing Narwal as a young officer with a bright future.
Speaking to ANI, one of his neighbours, Naresh Bansal, said, “He was married 4 days ago. Everybody was happy. We have received the information that he was killed by terrorists, and he died on the spot. He was an officer in the Navy.”
The incident, which targeted tourists in the Pahalgam area of Anantnag district, sparked widespread outrage across the country, with several political leaders condemning the attack.
Residents of Jammu and Kashmir turned up for a candlelight march at several places in the state against the Pahalgam attack that took place on Tuesday.
Locals in Baramulla, Srinagar, Poonch and Kupwara held a candlelight march while Bajrang Dal workers in Jammu held a protest against the attack.
Locals in the Khod village of Akhoor area of the territory also held candle march protest against the Pahalgam attack.
Five tourists from Maharashtra have also lost their lives the attack, according to a statement from the office of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
The Deputy CM has requested Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to arrange a special flight to evacuate stranded tourists from Maharashtra.
Responding to the appeal, the Union Minister assured Shinde that once the list of stranded individuals is shared with the Ministry, efforts will be initiated to transport them to Mumbai as a priority. — With inputs from ANI
