Ashes of Lt Vinay Narwal immersed in Ganga

The ashes of Naval officer Lt Vinay Narwal, who was killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam in Kashmir on Tuesday, were immersed in the Ganga at ‘Har ki Pauri’ in Haridwar on Thursday. Family members led by Vinay’s father Rajesh Narwal performed all religious rituals.

During the immersion, Lt Narwal’s father became emotional. Holding his son’s ashes, he broke down and the family members consoled him.

He hinted at a strong measure to prevent such tragedies in future. “What had to happen to my son has happened, but I request the government to ensure this never happens again. No other family should suffer like this,” Rajesh Narwal said while interacting with mediapersons after immersion of ashes.

He also expressed gratitude to the nation and fellow citizens for standing with the family in their hour of loss. “I am thankful to the people of my country and world who have stood by my family in times of grief,” he said.

Lt Narwal, a native of Karnal, was among the 26 people killed in the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam. He had joined the Navy three years ago and was posted in Kochi. He had travelled to Kashmir with his wife on a holiday. Tragically, the attack came barely a week after his wedding on April 16.

People continue to mourn the loss of Lt Vinay. A large number of people from all sections of society are reaching out to the family members, expressing their condolences. Leaders of all political parties are also visiting the house of Lt Narwal to pay tributes. They are demanding stringent action against terrorism.