NCW defends Lt Vinay Narwal’s wife, condemns online trolling over her call for communal harmony
New Delhi: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has strongly condemned the online abuse directed at Himanshi Narwal, wife of Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who was killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in south Kashmir. The attack claimed 26 lives, including several tourists.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, Himanshi Narwal made a public appeal for peace and communal harmony, urging citizens not to target Muslims and Kashmiris. Her statement, however, drew a barrage of criticism and trolling on social media platforms.
Responding to the online backlash, the NCW issued an official statement on X (formerly Twitter), calling the criticism “unfortunate” and urging citizens to maintain civility in public discourse. “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 stated.
Acknowledging that Himanshi’s appeal for harmony may not resonate with all amid a period of national mourning, the NCW stressed that dissent must remain within constitutional bounds and should not infringe upon individual rights. “It is not right to troll a woman on the basis of her ideological expression or personal life,” the commission noted.
Reports suggest that Lt Narwal was asked about his religion before being shot during the attack, a detail that has intensified public anger. Despite the grief, Himanshi Narwal urged restraint. “We do not want people going after Muslims and Kashmiris," she had told the media.
The NCW concluded by reaffirming its commitment to upholding the dignity of women and called upon the public to respect differing viewpoints, especially those made in good faith during times of national crisis.
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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
