The Lowdown on Himanshi Narwal's Social Media Harassment
Wife of slain Navy officer in Pahalgam faces internet harassment, women's committee intervenes
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Following the tragic Pahalgam attack, the wife of deceased Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, Himanshi, has been subjected to vile online trolling. This contentious backlash unfolded after her heartfelt plea to the masses to forgo animosity towards Muslims and Kashmiris.
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Himanshi and her husband, Vinay, tied the knot just days before the devastating terror attack at Baisaran near Pahalgam on April 22. The newlyweds were on their honeymoon when the shooting occurred, tragically taking Vinay's life.
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On Thursday, Himanshi made an emotional appeal, expressing her desire for peace rather than hatred towards anyone. Regrettably, her words did not fall on the right ears, and she was met with a storm of offensive comments on social media platforms.
NCW: Not Acceptable in Any Form
The National Commission for Women (NCW) strongly criticized the trolling Himanshi experienced, labelling it as "extremely reprehensible and unfortunate." In a statement, the commission emphasized that it is unacceptable to target a woman based on her ideological beliefs or personal life.
"The National Commission for Women stands steadfast in safeguarding the dignity and respect of every woman," the statement concluded.
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Furthermore, the NCW urged that any form of expression—agreement or disagreement—should be done with decency and within the confines of constitutional rights.
The nation mourns the senseless loss of lives, including that of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who was mercilessly murdered, along with others, after being questioned about his religious identity.
Pahalgam* A popular tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir, India.* The setting for a tragic terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 people, including Lieutenant Vinay Narwal.
Troll* An individual who uses the internet to bully, harass, or intentionally upset other users.
Ncw* National Commission for Women, a statutory body in India dedicated to safeguarding women's rights and ensuring gender equality.
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"Himanshi, the wife of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal who was tragically killed during the Pahalgam attack, appealed for peace on social media platforms, only to be met with a wave of offensive comments. The National Commission for Women (NCW) strongly condemned this trolling, stating it is unacceptable to target a woman based on her beliefs or personal life."
"Despite the vitriolic trolling Himanshi faced, the NCW emphasized the importance of expressing agreement or disagreement with decency and within the confines of constitutional rights, urging citizens to uphold the dignity and respect of every individual."
