New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Wednesday laid a wreath at the mortal remains of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.
Lieutenant Narwal was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. His mortal remains will be taken to Karnal, Haryana.
Earlier, the grandfather of Vinay Narwal appealed to the government to take decisive action to eliminate terrorism.
“We request that the government give such people (attackers) strict punishment and end terrorism by any means necessary,” said Hawa Singh, Lieutenant Narwal’s grandfather, in a heavy voice.
Lt Narwal, who was posted in Kochi, had travelled to Jammu and Kashmir on leave and was in Pahalgam with his wife when terrorists opened fire. The young officer, a native of Haryana, had recently tied the knot, with his wedding reception held just days earlier on April 16.
“He was married just a few days back; four days ago, it was his reception, and there was a celebration all over here. Today, we come to know that terrorists have killed him,” said one of Narwal’s neighbours.
In a post on X, the Indian Navy wrote, “Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS, and all Personnel of the Indian Navy are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Lt Vinay Narwal, who fell to the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family during this moment of unimaginable grief.”
“The Indian Navy also stands in solemn solidarity with all others who lost their lives in this heinous act of violence. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families, and we pray for the swift recovery of those injured,” the post further added.
This has been one of the biggest terror attacks after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Following the terror attack, security forces have launched search operations on Wednesday to track down the terrorists responsible.
Security has been heightened since the attack, with visuals from the area showing the streets deserted in the usually bustling tourist area. Many organisations have also called for a Jammu bandh following the attack. (ANI)