Sister of Slain Navy Officer Slams Government Negligence After Pahalgam Terror Attack, Sparks Outrage
New Delhi, April 26, 2025 – The sister of Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who was among the 26 victims of the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025, has publicly accused the BJP-led government of negligence, claiming her brother could have been saved if timely help had arrived. In a heart-wrenching statement captured in a widely circulated video, she revealed that Vinay remained alive for 1.5 hours after the attack but received no assistance, a delay that she believes cost him his life. The video, showing her confronting authorities amidst a crowd of media and police, has ignited a firestorm of criticism against the government, with many calling for accountability.
BIGGEST BREAKING 🚨
— Amock_ (@Amockx2022) April 23, 2025
The sister of Vinay Narwal who was martyred in Pahalgam lashed out at BJP CM Nayab Saini
"My brother was alive for 1.5 hours but no one was there, he could have been saved" 💔
Now we know why ANI muted video of Amit Shah in morning. EXPOSE them. pic.twitter.com/Td0DA6lLr9
The attack in Pahalgam, a picturesque tourist destination, claimed 28 lives, including Vinay Narwal, a newlywed navy officer whose wife was seen inconsolably grieving at Delhi’s IGI Airport during his emotional farewell on April 23. The nation mourned as Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta paid their respects, while Vinay’s remains were taken to his family in Karnal, Haryana. The tragedy has not only deepened the grief of families but also exposed alleged failures in the government’s response to the crisis.
Social media erupted with outrage following the sister’s statement, with users on X amplifying her claims. The post by user Amock_ (
@Amockx2022
), which included the video, accused the government of suppressing the truth, pointing to a muted ANI video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah from earlier that day as evidence of a cover-up. “Now we know why ANI muted video of Amit Shah in morning. EXPOSE them,” the post read, garnering thousands of shares and comments. Users like Pentagonal (@Pentagonal951
) echoed this sentiment, alleging a pattern of hiding death tolls and reasons for casualties in incidents like the Mahakumbh 2025 stampede, where official figures of 37 deaths were disputed by media reports claiming 79.The Pahalgam attack, suspected to be carried out by an offshoot of the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, has triggered a major geopolitical fallout. In response, the Indian government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced severe retaliatory measures against Pakistan on April 23, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty—a landmark agreement that had survived decades of tension between the two nations. India also ordered Pakistani nationals on SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) visas to leave within 48 hours, shut down the Attari border crossing, and declared Pakistani defense personnel in the High Commission in Delhi as persona non grata, giving them a week to leave. Pakistan retaliated with reciprocal measures, rejecting India’s suspension of the treaty and warning that any attempt to divert water flows would be considered an “act of war.”
Critics on X have accused the government of failing to provide adequate security in Kashmir, especially after encouraging tourism in the region. User
@vibeofswetha
wrote, “Heartbreaking, they left tourists to die in Kashmir, knowing Pakistan threat… No police for 15 mins NON STOP shooting, while leisurely verifying IDs.” Others, like @dhirenmulani
, expressed anguish over the lack of accountability, stating, “Why BJP, WHY!? Are human lives that insignificant to you? 1.5 hours he struggled before passing away.” Some users also drew parallels to past incidents, with @1Lx01o3
referencing the Chittisinghpora Massacre of 2000, alleging a pattern of government-orchestrated violence for political gain.The controversy has also reignited debates over communal harmony, with user
@ashmi50
highlighting the role of Indian Muslims in aiding stranded Hindus during the crisis, despite facing hostility. “It’s disheartening that some Hindus, despite having lived peacefully alongside Muslim neighbors for generations, have been blinded by hate,” the post read.As protests continue across Indian-administered Kashmir, including by shikara operators on Srinagar’s Dal Lake who fear a decline in tourism, the government faces mounting pressure to address both the security lapses and the diplomatic fallout. PM Modi, who chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on April 23, vowed that the perpetrators of the attack would be brought to justice, stating, “Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakable.” However, for Vinay Narwal’s sister and countless others, the question remains: could more have been done to save their loved ones?
The nation now watches closely as the investigation unfolds, with calls for the resignation of key ministers growing louder. For the families of the victims, the pain of loss is compounded by a desperate search for answers—and justice.
