‘Let this be the beginning of finish of terrorism’: Navy officer Vinay Narwal’s widow Himanshi on Operation Sindoor


Martyr Lt. Vinay Narwal’s widow, Himanshi, hailed Operation Sindoor and urged the federal government to make sure it marks the start of the top of terrorism in India.

New Delhi:

The grief-stricken but resolute voice of Himanshi Narwal, spouse of Navy officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, has captured the nation’s consideration following the Indian navy’s daring retaliatory transfer, Operation Sindoor. Launched in response to the brutal April 22 terror assault in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals together with Lt. Narwal, the operation marks a strong navy assertion towards terrorism.

Talking to PTI, Himanshi Narwal expressed gratitude to the Narendra Modi-led authorities for its decisive response however urged leaders to not cease right here. “My husband was within the defence forces, and he wished to guard the peace, shield the harmless lives. He wished to guarantee that there isn’t a hatred and terror on this nation. I’m grateful to the federal government, however I request them to not finish it right here. I would like them to guarantee that that is simply the beginning of the top of terrorism in our nation,”

Lt. Vinay Narwal, a younger Navy officer, had married Himanshi simply days earlier than the tragic assault. The couple had travelled to Kashmir for his or her honeymoon when the assault unfolded in Pahalgam. Coronary heart-wrenching pictures of Himanshi sitting beside her husband’s physique, her marriage ceremony bangles nonetheless on her wrists, despatched shockwaves throughout the nation and symbolized the human price of terrorism.

A father’s pleasure and ache

Lt. Narwal’s father, Rajesh Narwal, additionally welcomed India’s navy response. “When this occurred, I advised the media I had religion in our authorities — and at the moment, that belief has been justified. These strikes will make terrorists suppose 100 instances earlier than they plan one thing like this once more,” he stated.

India’s most intensive navy operation since 1971

Operation Sindoor, launched within the early hours of Could 7, concerned coordinated missile strikes by the Indian Military, Navy, and Air Drive — the primary such joint operation because the 1971 conflict. In simply 25 minutes, Indian forces carried out 24 missile strikes on 9 key places throughout Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), together with Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Bahawalpur, Rawalakot, and Neelum Valley.

In line with navy sources, the strikes eradicated 70 terrorists and injured over 60 others. Targets included high-value terror camps and weapons stockpiles, sending a transparent message about India’s zero-tolerance method to cross-border terrorism.

A nation responds with unity and resolve

Operation Sindoor has triggered a wave of public help throughout India. From political leaders to bizarre residents, voices have united in demanding an finish to terrorism.

Because the nation mourns its martyrs and salutes its defenders, the message is evident: the struggle towards terrorism is way from over, however India’s resolve has by no means been stronger.

(PTI inputs)