Karnaal, Haryana:
Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, a 26-year-old Indian naval officer from Karnaal, Haryana, was tragically killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Narwal was recently married and was on leave and enjoyed a short holiday in Kashmir.
Defense officials confirmed that the 26-year-old officer, who was placed in Kochi, had traveled to Kashmir for a short vacation after his marriage on 16 April. His marriage reception was held on April 19.
Narwal had become with the Navy only two years ago and was placed in Kochi. His death has sent shock waves by his family, community and the Defense Establishment. Neighbors and locals have expressed their participation, where many describe Narwal as a young officer with a bright future.
Speaking with Ani, said one of his neighbors, Naresh Bansal,
The incident, aimed at tourists in the Pahalgam area of the Anantnag district, led to widespread indignation throughout the country, with various political leaders who convicted the attack.
Residents of Jammu and Kashmir stood up for a candlelight march in various places in the state against Pahalgam's terror attack that took place on Tuesday.
The local population in Baramulla, Srinagar, Poonch and Kupwara held a candlelight march, while Bajrang Dal employees protested against the terror attack.
The local population in the KHOD village of Akhoor of the territory also kept Candle March protest against Pahalgam's terror attack.
Five tourists from Maharashtra have also lost their lives in Pahalgam's recent terror attack, according to a statement from the office of Vice -Minister President Eknath Shinde.
The deputy CM has asked civil aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to arrange a special flight to evacuate stranded tourists from Maharashtra.
In response to the profession, the Minister of Union Shind ensured that as soon as the list of stranded persons is shared with the Ministry, the efforts will be initiated to transport them to Mumbai as a priority.
Previously Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the terror attack in the Pahalgam of Jammu and Kashmir and said that those behind this horrible act will be brought to court.
In a post on X, pm modes stated that those who are responsible for this horrible act will be brought to court. “I strongly condemn the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Condolances to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the wounded person recovers as quickly as possible. All possible assistance is offered to the affected,” said PM MODI.
“Those behind this horrible act will be brought to court … they will not be saved! Their bad agenda will never succeed. Our determination to combat terrorism is unwavering and it will become even stronger,” he added.
Interior Minister Amit Shah was chairman of a high -level security meeting with all agencies after the terror attack of Pahalgam.
Minister of the Interior Shah reached Srinagar on Tuesday evening before the Security Assessment meeting. He said earlier that those involved in this cowardly act of terror will not be saved.
The Indian army and the police of Jammu and the Kashmir have launched a search operation in the general area of Baisran, Pahalgam, Anantnag, to take the perpetrators of the attack.
The Delhi police have also been instructed to keep a close eye on tourist places and other important places.
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