Navy officer, 26, martyred days after wedding

In the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of at least 26 people, mostly tourists, a young Indian Navy officer was also among the victims, according to ANI. Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, 26, hailed from Karnal in Haryana and had recently tied the knot.

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According to defence officials, Vinay Narwal tied the knot on April 16, followed by his wedding reception on April 19. Otherwise posted in Kochi, Narwal was currently on leave and had gone to Kashmir for a small vacation when he was shot dead. He had joined the Indian Navy two years back.

Young Officer’s Death Shocks Community, Leaves Future Unfulfilled

Narwal’s death has shocked his family and friends back home, the report said, adding that his neighbours described him as a young officer with a bright future.

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“He had recently gotten married, it was his wedding reception 4 days back. Everybody was happy. We have received the information that he was killed by terrorists, and he died on the spot. He was an officer in the Navy,” ANI quoted one of the neighbours, Naresh Bansal, as saying.

People have gathered at Narwal’s residence in Karnal to mourn his death with his family, show visuals from his home.