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NCW backs Lt Vinay Narwal’s wife Himanshi amid trolling for urging restraint against targeting Muslims and Kashmiris after Pahalgam terror attack.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has extended its support to Himanshi Narwal, wife of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who was among those killed in the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The commission condemned the online trolling directed at her and stated that it is not right to target a woman for her ideological views or personal life.
Himanshi Narwal had appealed for calm and urged people not to target Muslims and Kashmiris following the April 22 terror attack near south Kashmir's Pahalgam, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.
"We do not want people going after Muslims and Kashmiris," she said on Thursday.
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Following her statement, the slain Army officer's wife was reportedly trolled on social media platforms.
What NCW said?
In a statement posted on X, the NCW condemned the online trolling she has faced.
Referring to the widespread social media criticism of her remarks, the NCW wrote, "After the death of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, the way his wife Himanshi Narwal is being criticised on social media in relation to one of her statements is unfortunate."
The commission acknowledged that while her comments may not have resonated with many, expressing disagreement must remain within "constitutional limits" and civil discourse.
Vinay Narwal was shot dead after being asked about his religion during the Pahalgam attack, a detail that has sparked national outrage.
The NCW said the country is "hurt and angry" by the terror act but urged restraint in targeting Himanshi Narwal, adding, "It is not right to troll a woman on the basis of her ideological expression or personal life."
The commission also reminded citizens that "the dignity and respect of every woman is valuable" and called for constructive and respectful expressions even during national grief.
