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NDTV
29-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Not A Complete Closure": Pahalgam Victim's Father On Operation Mahadev
This is a closure, but not a complete closure, Rajesh Narwal, the father of Jammu and Kashmir terror attack victim naval officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, told NDTV, a day after the Army eliminated three terrorists in an encounter near Srinagar, two of them involved in the Pahalgam attack. Twenty-six people were killed when terrorists opened fire at a meadow near the popular tourist town of Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on April 22. A picture of Himanshi Narwal sitting beside her dead husband became the defining image of the attack, which shook the nation. "Sir, I cannot say this is a closure. You can say this is a closure, but it is not a complete closure. Because the terrorist attack that took place that day, where my son, Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, was martyred, it is not just the work of these three men," the father told NDTV. The Army's elite para commandos on Monday gunned down the alleged mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack along with two of his associates in an encounter in a forest area on the outskirts of Srinagar in Kashmir. "There will be a chain behind them, a in that chain, the people who planned this, I will not quote anyone's name. Every person who is being investigated by the NIA, all of them are culprits in it. All of them deserve the same punishment. And we will get it," he said. "This is not the work of three": Rajesh Narwal, father of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal who was killed in Pahalgam speaks to NDTV on Operation Mahadev — NDTV (@ndtv) July 29, 2025 Asked about his thoughts on Operation Sindoor, India's counterstrike against terror attack in Pahalgam, Mr Narwal said: "I consider it a successful operation. And I want to thank the soldiers of my army, the soldiers of the paramilitary forces, the officers of the police, who have taken part in Operation Mahadev. They have been working with dedication day and night. I salute their bravery and courage." Married just a few days before the Pahalgam attack, 26-year-old Navy officer Vinay Narwal, accompanied by his wife Himanshi, was on a honeymoon in Pahalgam town when terrorists shot him at point-blank range. Recounting the young officer's childhood, the father said, "Since childhood he liked the army uniform, the army vehicles. He liked it since he was very dedicated to his work. And he had a leadership quality since childhood." "He was the leader of everyone. And ultimately, I would say that he was made for defense," his father said.
Hindustan Times
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Pahalgam attack victim's father hails action on terrorists
As the Indian forces killed three terrorists including the alleged mastermind behind Pahalgam terror attack, Rajesh Narwal, father of Lt Vinay Narwal, who was killed in the incident in April, hailed the action. As many as 26 persons — mostly tourists — were shot dead by terrorists at Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam. Speaking with reporters at his residence, Narwal thanked the Indian Army 'and everyone who risked their lives to eliminate those terrorists.' 'The forces carried out the operation so bravely given the terrain and other conditions, for which they should be honoured. I got to know that one of those killed was the mastermind of the Pahalgam attack,' he said. 'I have said this earlier that the Pakistani government and their army sponsored the brutal attack on the tourists in Kashmir. I demand that all the terrorists should be eliminated at the earliest,' he added. In a major breakthrough, the Army's elite para commandos on Monday gunned down the alleged mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack along with two of his associates in an encounter in a forest area on the outskirts of Srinagar in Kashmir. Officials said Sulieman alias Asif, who is believed to be the mastermind of the April 22 attack, was killed after the security forces launched a surprise action, codenamed 'Operation Mahadev', following a technical signal indicating the use of a satellite phone that was used by the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack. The other terrorists killed in the action have been identified as Jibran — who was allegedly involved in the Sonamarg Tunnel attack last year — and Hamza Afghani. As many as 26 persons — mostly tourists — were shot dead by terrorists at Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam, which prompted the armed forces to launch Operation Sindoor on May 7 against the terror infrastructure in Pakistan. With inputs with PTI
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First Post
28-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Pahalgam attack mastermind killed in Operation Mahadev; Father of Lt Narwal salutes forces
The father of Lt Vinay Narwal, a victim of the April Pahalgam terror attack, praised Indian forces on Monday after the mastermind behind the assault was gunned down alongside two other terrorists near Srinagar. read more Pahalgam terror attack victim Lt Vinay Narwal's father, Rajesh Narwal, on Monday said he salutes the defence forces after the mastermind of the ghastly attack was among three terrorists killed on the outskirts of Srinagar. 'I want to salute the Army, our paramilitary and J-K police jawans for their bravery,' Rajesh Narwal told reporters in Karnal. 'The way they did not care for their lives and hunted them down is not an easy task. I salute them for their bravery. They should be honoured for this,' he further said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He said that right from the start, he had been talking of Pakistan's hand in the attack. 'It is a big success for our forces…I had said this earlier too that our forces will hunt them down one day,' he said. In May, after Operation Sindoor, Rajesh Narwal had hailed India's response and said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has sent a strong message and now the perpetrators of the April 22 attack 'will think 100 times' before repeating such attacks in the future. Married just a few days before the Pahalgam attack, Indian Navy officer Vinay Narwal (26), accompanied by his wife Himanshi, was on a honeymoon in south Kashmir's Pahalgam town when terrorists shot him at point-blank range, an incident in which 25 others, mostly tourists, were also killed. In a major breakthrough, the Army's elite para commandos on Monday gunned down the alleged mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack along with two of his associates in an encounter in a forest area on the outskirts of Srinagar in Kashmir. Officials said Sulieman alias Asif, who is believed to be the mastermind of the April 22 attack, was killed after the security forces launched a surprise action, codenamed 'Operation Mahadev', following a technical signal indicating the use of a satellite phone that was used by the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The other terrorists killed in the action have been identified as Jibran — who was allegedly involved in the Sonamarg Tunnel attack last year — and Hamza Afghani. As many as 26 persons — mostly tourists — were shot dead by terrorists at Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam, which prompted the armed forces to launch Operation Sindoor on May 7 against the terror infrastructure in Pakistan.
India.com
18-07-2025
- India.com
Munir Will Understand Pain When...: Pahalgam Attack Victim Vinay Narwal's Fathers BIG Take On Pakistan Army Chief
New Delhi: In a searing message directed at Pakistan's top military leadership, Rajesh Narwal, father of slain Indian Navy officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, has said that Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir will never understand the pain of losing a son to terrorism until he experiences such a tragedy himself. The emotional outburst comes in the wake of the brutal Pahalgam terror attack, where Vinay, just a week into his marriage, was shot dead at point-blank range. 'He (Asim Munir) will only be able to understand my pain the day someone harms his son or daughter,' said Rajesh in an interview with NDTV. 'If I, an ordinary person, were given a gun to shoot and took his son or daughter, then he would know the pain.' Lieutenant Vinay Narwal got married on April 16. Just seven days later, on April 22, terrorists opened fire in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 civilians, including the young officer, who was on his honeymoon with his wife. Rajesh said Vinay was gunned down from point-blank range when one of the attackers approached the couple in the hill town. The family has been devastated since, struggling to cope with the psychological and emotional trauma. 'I can't even cry in front of my family. My wife, my parents, they are all broken. But I must stay composed so they feel I am strong,' he said, adding, 'There is no peace of mind. It's been so many days, and we can't sleep. Our minds are in a complete blackout. No one can sleep for more than two or three hours.' The grieving father said no treatment can erase the pain they are living through. 'When we go to the psychiatrist, they prescribe medicines. But there is no cure for this. We develop other ailments. This is how we are,' he shared. 'Vinay is always on my mind, 24 hours a day. When I wake up in the morning, he is the first thing I see,' Rajesh Narwal added. Lieutenant Vinay Narwal was cremated with full military honours in Karnal, Haryana, on April 23. Selected through the Services Selection Board (SSB), he had joined the Indian Navy and rose to the rank of Lieutenant within just two years. Rajesh Narwal's remarks come at a time when Pakistan-based terror outfit The Resistance Front (TRF), which claimed responsibility for the attack, has been designated a global terrorist group by the United States. The TRF is widely considered a proxy of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba, allegedly operating with the backing of Pakistan's 'deep state'.
NDTV
18-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Asim Munir Will Know Pain The Day...": Father Of Navy Officer Killed In Pahalgam
New Delhi: Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, aged 26, got married on April 16. Less than a week later, he was gunned down by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. An image of Himanshi Narwal, his wife, sitting next to his body became one of the defining images of one of the worst terror attacks in living memory. Today, Lt Narwal's father, Rajesh, lives with a grief he describes as unrelenting, and one that, he says, Pakistan's military chief General Asim Munir will only understand if "someone harms his son or daughter." "He (General Asim Munir) will only be able to understand my pain the day someone harms his son or daughter. The day he learns that his son or daughter was killed in a terrorist attack, only then will he understand the pain. If I, an ordinary person, were given a gun to shoot and took his son or daughter, then he would know the pain," Rajesh Narwal told NDTV. The wedding ceremony in Karnal was followed by a reception three days later. The couple left for Kashmir on their honeymoon. On April 22, while the newlyweds sat in the scenic meadow of Baisaran -- also referred to as 'Mini Switzerland' -- sharing a plate of bhelpuri, a gunman approached and shot Lt Narwal in the head at point-blank range. "I can't even cry in front of my family," Rajesh Narwal told NDTV. "My wife, my parents, they are all broken. But I must stay composed so they feel I am strong. There is no peace of mind. It's been so many days, and we can't sleep. Our minds are in a complete blackout. No one is able to sleep for more than two or three hours. When we go to the psychiatrist, they prescribe medicines. But there is no cure for this. We develop other ailments. This is how we are." Lt Narwal's body was flown from Kashmir to the national capital before being taken to his hometown. Naval personnel, family, and local residents lined up to pay final respects. The officer's cap rested atop his coffin as his widow performed the final rites. A bright student, he joined the Navy through the Services Selection Board, rising to the rank of Lieutenant within two years. His father, a student of international relations and diplomacy himself, described Vinay as a child drawn to the military from an early age. "He was fascinated by soldiers. He would drag me to the roadside to watch convoys. He had that spark, leadership, courage, discipline. My wife, parents and I built him together over thirty years. We taught him to speak the truth and live with integrity. He lived fearlessly. He died that way. He is - and will always be - my hero," Rajesh Narwal told NDTV. "Vinay is always on my mind, 24 hours a day. When I wake up in the morning, he is the first thing I see." Speaking on the designation of The Resistance Front by the United States as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), Rajesh Narwal welcomed the move, but said symbolism was not enough. The TRF, a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, was accused of claiming responsibility for multiple attacks, including the one in Pahalgam. "The US government has taken this step, but it's not something that happened overnight. The TRF was formed in 2019 when our government revoked Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. It is their mask. Terrorist organisations, whether in India or any corner of the world, are not finished just by sanctions. I believe that such organisations, whose ideology is to spread terrorism and harm society, must face more than sanctions. This should not be limited to our country or the US. Sanctions alone are not enough. When we see their photos and identify their ideology, their actions, and their funding sources, where the money comes from and which organisations support them, then we know who they are. They should be eradicated," Rajesh Narwal told NDTV. In what the Indian government termed a "measured and proportionate" military response, the Army on the night of July 16 launched Operation Sindoor, striking nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The locations included Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Bahawalpur, Rawalakot, Chakswari, Bhimber, Neelum Valley, Jhelum, and Chakwa.
