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India Mourns Naval Officer Killed in Pahalgam Terror Attack

Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, on his honeymoon in Kashmir, was among 26 civilians killed in a deadly attack claimed by The Resistance Front.

Indian Navy Lt. Vinay Narwal's wife breaks down while paying tribute to her husband after his mortal remains were brought at the cargo terminal of IGI Airport, in New Delhi, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Narwal was killed in the Tuesday's Pahalgam terror attack.
This photo was widely shared on social media in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack.
Indian Navy Lt. Vinay Narwal's wife breaks down while paying tribute to her husband after his mortal remains were brought at the cargo terminal of IGI Airport, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (PTI)
Lieutenant Vinay Narwal and Himanshi at their destination wedding in Mussoorie on April 16. The couple left for their honeymoon in Jammu and Kashmir on April 21. (HT file photo)

Overview

  • Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, a 26-year-old Indian Navy officer, was fatally shot during a terrorist attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran meadows on April 22 while on his honeymoon with his wife, Himanshi.
  • Eyewitness accounts suggest the assailants targeted Narwal after questioning his religion, highlighting the sectarian nature of the attack.
  • The Resistance Front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility, citing alleged demographic changes in the region as justification.
  • Narwal's funeral, held in Karnal with full military honours, drew widespread mourning, with family members and officials calling for decisive action against terrorism.
  • India has launched a nationwide manhunt for the attackers, released suspect sketches, and escalated diplomatic measures, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan.