Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, accompanied by Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva paid homage to Pahalgam terror attack victim navy officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, whose body was brought to the Indira Gandhi International airport from Kashmir on Wednesday.
The Delhi government on Wednesday postponed all its public programmes for two days as a mark of tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a post on X, said all public programmes scheduled on April 23 and 24 were postponed as a mark of condolence towards those “martyred” in the cowardly terrorist attack of Tuesday in Pahalgam.
Earlier, the Chief Minister laid a wreath at the mortal remains of Narwal and was also seen trying to comfort his wife. At least 26 persons — mostly tourists — were killed by terrorists on Tuesday at the Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam. In a heart wrenching video, his wife was seen weeping inconsolably while bidding an emotional farewell to her husband, who was killed in the attack. “I hope his soul rest in peace. He lived a good life. He made us really proud, and we should keep this pride in every way,” she said with trembling voice as she broke down. The couple got married on April 16 and was holidaying in Pahalgam.
Among those killed in the attack was 26-year-old Narwal, a resident of Karnal in neighbouring Haryana, who was holidaying with his wife in Pahalgam. Narwal got married recently. His mortal remains will be taken to Haryana’s Karnal. MLA Jagmohan Anand met his family in Karnal. Family members of late navy officer were seen weeping, hugging the MLA and begging with folded hands.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Indian Navy, condemned the attack, extending condolences to the families of the victims.”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,” read a post by the Navy.
Expressing her anguish, CM Gupta posted on X, “Deeply anguished to learn about the terrorist attacks on tourists in Kashmir’s Pahalgam. My thoughts are with those who lost their close ones and prayers for the swift recovery of those injured. These cowardly, barbaric attacks will not go unanswered.”
The Chief Minister assured the families of the victims that the Government of India stands with them in this time of crisis and will provide every possible support to help them restart their lives.
In honor of the victims, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva announced the cancellation of all previously scheduled political programs of the Delhi BJP on April 23 and 24.
The mortal remains of some of the Indians killed in Pahalgam reached Delhi Airport today en route to their hometowns, where tributes were paid on behalf of the Delhi Government and the Delhi BJP. Narwal’s neighbour Naresh Bansal said, “After the marriage, everyone was celebrating and was in a happy mood. And now suddenly this sad news comes.” Another neighbour Seema recalled that there were grand celebrations at his home and not just the Narwal family, but the entire neighbourhood was celebrating after the wedding. “They were planning a honeymoon in Switzerland, but decided to go to Kashmir instead, taking into account the leave he had, we can’t imagine what his family is going through,” she said.
