Indian Navy Mourns Loss of Lt. Vinay Narwal in Pahalgam Terror Attack

By A Staff Reporter

Mumbai: The Indian Navy is in mourning following the tragic death of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who was among the victims of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff, along with all ranks of the Navy, expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to Lt. Narwal's family during this time of immense grief.​

"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 Navy stated.

Lt. Narwal, a 26-year-old officer from Bhusli village in Haryana's Karnal district, had recently married and was on his honeymoon in Kashmir with his wife, Himanshi. He was posted at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. Tragically, he sustained fatal injuries during the attack and was declared brought dead at the hospital.

The Navy also expressed solidarity with all others who lost their lives in this heinous act of violence and offered prayers for the swift recovery of those injured. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims' families," the statement added. ​