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Widow of Pahalgam Attack Victim Urges Peace and Justice

Himanshi Narwal appeals against hate crimes targeting Muslims and Kashmiris while honoring her late husband, Lt Vinay Narwal, on his birthday.

(Left) Pahalgam terror attack victim Lt Vinay Narwal's wife Himanshi during a blood donation camp organised on her husband's birth anniversary in Haryana's Karnal on Thursday; and Himanshi with the body of Vinay Narwal after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
Himanshi Narwal and Karnal MLA Jagmohan Anand during the blood donation event on Thursday. (HT Photo)
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Overview

  • Himanshi Narwal, widow of Lt Vinay Narwal, held a blood donation camp on his 27th birthday to honor his memory and promote peace.
  • She publicly called for justice for her husband and the 25 others killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, urging against targeting Muslims and Kashmiris.
  • Reports of hate crimes and discrimination against Muslims and Kashmiris have emerged in multiple states following the attack.
  • The Haryana government has announced a ₹50 lakh compensation and a government job for Narwal's family as a gesture of support.
  • Himanshi's message of peace has drawn both praise and backlash, with some right-wing commentators criticizing her stance on social media.