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New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
Rajasthan BJP ex-pradhan alleges assault by family over live-in relationship
JAIPUR: A former BJP pradhan from Rajasthan's Deeg district, Rachna Jatav, has alleged that she was assaulted by her own family members after they opposed her live-in relationship with a former deputy pradhan from the same party. The 28-year-old woman, who belongs to the Dalit community, is currently undergoing treatment at RBM Hospital in Bharatpur. In an interaction with the media, Rachna asserted that she had served as the pradhan from the BJP in the Kama Panchayat Samiti between 2017 and 2020. She said she left her family in 2021 and moved to Alwar, where she began living with former deputy pradhan Budhram Yadav (30). About a year and a half ago, the couple shifted to Kaman town and began living in a rented accommodation on Kosi Road. Rachna claims she is also continuing her studies.
NZ Herald
4 days ago
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- NZ Herald
Air India plane crash: Former Auckland couple among victims, family devastated
A former Auckland couple killed in the Air India disaster died before they could fulfil their dreams of home and family, their New Zealand-based aunt says. Rachna and Rozar Christian were among 242 people on board the London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner when it crashed just after take-off from the Indian
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
A tragic bond forged by the ruthless hand of terrorism: Pahalgam victims who suffered the cruel fate of the 1999 IC-814 hijack couple
Two women, separated by 26 years but united by a shared, devastating fate, now stand as haunting symbols of lives torn apart by terrorism. Rachna and Himanshi, both newlyweds, lost their husbands in terror attacks they were never meant to witness — victims of circumstances far beyond their control. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan suspends Simla pact: What it means & who's affected What is India's defence muscle if it ever has to attack? Can Pakistan afford a full-scale war with India? Himanshi's husband, Lt Vinay Narwal, just 26, was among those killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday. The couple had chosen Kashmir as their honeymoon destination after their plans to visit Switzerland fell through. It was meant to be the beginning of a new life together. In a chilling parallel, Rachna lost her husband Rupin Katyal under equally tragic circumstances in December 1999. Rupin, only 27, was the sole fatality in the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814, killed just 21 days after marrying Rachna. They had postponed their original flight from Nepal by two days — a twist of fate that placed them on the hijacked aircraft. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People thought hearing aids were expensive till they saw this. Read more Learn More Undo 'It's like watching my past unfold again,' said Rachna, who now works with Air India. 'They are so striking that it reminds me of everything that happened to us 26 years ago. Everything is still vivid. We, too, changed our travel plans and were caught in the hijack. Some things are not in your hands,' she said, reflecting on the eerie similarity. Vivid details, stark similarities The parallels run deeper. Rupin was a Gurgaon resident. Himanshi, too, is from Gurgaon. And both men were in the prime of their lives, just beginning their journeys with their new brides when terror struck. Live Events Tuesday's tragedy in Kashmir has reopened old wounds for Rachna. 'Such incidents continue unabated. Why is the government not doing anything about it?' she asked. 'Every time such attacks take place, they show the failure of intelligence. It's a cause for concern that the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack have still not been caught. What happened to me can happen to anyone.' Rupin's memory remains deeply rooted in Gurgaon. A road near the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway at Iffco Chowk bears his name. His family continues to run a shop in Sadar Bazar and live in Sector 14. His father, Chander Mohan Katyal, passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rupin was brutally stabbed on Christmas Day during the eight-day hijack ordeal. He suffered multiple stab wounds to the face, chest, neck, and abdomen before his body was deplaned in Dubai. At the time, Rachna, just 21, was unaware of his death while still in captivity. Now, the widely shared image of a grief-stricken Himanshi beside her husband's lifeless body in Pahalgam has brought back memories of that dark chapter in Indian aviation history. It stands as a grim reminder that while time moves on, the trauma of terror leaves scars that never truly fade. (With ToI inputs)
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
'It's like watching my past unfold again': 26 years after IC-814, Pahalgam attack mirrors honeymoon tragedy
GURGAON: Separated by 26 years, Rachna and Himanshi share a tragic bond forged by the ruthless hand of terrorism. Both lost their newlywed husbands — in their twenties — in attacks they were never meant to witness. Lt Vinay Narwal (26) fell victim to Tuesday's terror attack in Pahalgam. He and his wife Himanshi had chosen Kashmir for their honeymoon after their Swiss visa plans fell through. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida In a strikingly similar twist of fate, Rupin Katyal died in the 1999 hijacking of IC-814 — just 21 days after his wedding to Rachna. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Like the Narwals, the Katyals, too, were not supposed to be present at the scene of attack. In 1999, the honeymooning couple had deferred their Dec 22 flight from Nepal to 24th. The similarities don't end there. Rupin was a Gurgaon resident. Narwal was married to a Gurgaon resident. Tuesday's terror strike in the Valley brought back memories for Rachna, who now works with Air India. "It's like watching my past unfold again," she says, reflecting on the haunting parallels. "They are so striking that it reminds me of everything that happened to us 26 years ago. Everything is still vivid. We, too, changed our travel plans and were caught in the hijack. Some things are not in your hands," she rues. Rachna expresses deep concern over recurring terror attacks in the country. "Such incidents continue unabated. Why is the govt not doing anything about it? Every time such attacks take place, they show the failure of intelligence. It's a cause for concern that the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack have still not been caught. What happened to me can happen to anyone," she tells TOI. More than two decades on, Rupin's memory lives on in Gurgaon. A road abutting the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway near Iffco Chowk bears his name. His family maintains their presence through a shop in Sadar Bazar and a house in Sector 14. His father, Chander Mohan Katyal, passed away during Covid. The hijacking of Indian Airlines IC-814 held over 170 people captive for eight days. The hijackers inflicted multiple stab wounds on Rupin on Christmas Day, and deplaned his body when the flight landed in Dubai. According to reports, Rupin — the sole fatality in the attack — had one stab wound in the abdomen, four on the chest, two on his neck and six stabs in the face. The body was eventually cremated in Gurgaon. Rachna — just 21 then — remained unaware of his death while in captivity. Rupin was barely 27. Twenty-six years on, the widely circulated image of a devastated Himanshi beside her husband's lifeless body in Pahalgam serves as a stark reminder of terrorism's enduring brutality and its helpless victims.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Time of India
Pahalgam attack: Honeymoon couples caught in terror crosshairs, 26 years apart
Gurgaon: Separated by 26 years, Rachna and Himanshi share a tragic bond forged by the ruthless hand of terrorism. Both lost their newlywed husbands — in their twenties — in attacks they were never meant to witness. Lt Vinay Narwal (26) fell victim to Tuesday's terror attack in Pahalgam. He and his wife Himanshi had chosen Kashmir for their honeymoon after their Swiss visa plans fell through. In a strikingly similar twist of fate, Rupin Katyal died in the 1999 hijacking of IC-814 — just 21 days after his wedding to Rachna. Like the Narwals, the Katyals, too, were not supposed to be present at the scene of attack. In 1999, the honeymooning couple had deferred their Dec 22 flight from Nepal to 24th. The similarities don't end there. Rupin was a Gurgaon resident. Narwal was married to a Gurgaon resident. Tuesday's terror strike in the Valley brought back memories for Rachna, who now works with Air India. "It's like watching my past unfold again," she says, reflecting on the haunting parallels. "They are so striking that it reminds me of everything that happened to us 26 years ago. Everything is still vivid. We, too, changed our travel plans and were caught in the hijack. Some things are not in your hands," she rues. Rachna expresses deep concern over recurring terror attacks in the country. "Such incidents continue unabated. Why is the govt not doing anything about it? Every time such attacks take place, they show the failure of intelligence. It's a cause for concern that the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack have still not been caught. What happened to me can happen to anyone," she tells TOI. More than two decades on, Rupin's memory lives on in Gurgaon. A road abutting the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway near Iffco Chowk bears his name. His family maintains their presence through a shop in Sadar Bazar and a house in Sector 14. His father, Chander Mohan Katyal, passed away during Covid. The hijacking of Indian Airlines IC-814 held over 170 people captive for eight days. The hijackers inflicted multiple stab wounds on Rupin on Christmas Day, and deplaned his body when the flight landed in Dubai. According to reports, Rupin — the sole fatality in the attack — had one stab wound in the abdomen, four on the chest, two on his neck and six stabs in the face. The body was eventually cremated in Gurgaon. Rachna — just 21 then — remained unaware of his death while in captivity. Rupin was barely 27. Twenty-six years on, the widely circulated image of a devastated Himanshi beside her husband's lifeless body in Pahalgam serves as a stark reminder of terrorism's enduring brutality and its helpless victims.
