Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday announced a compensation of Rs 50 lakh and a government job to the family member of Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who was killed in the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
According to an official release, the Chief Minister announced that a government job will be given to any family member, as per the wish of Lt Vinay Narwal’s parents.
Earlier in the day, Haryana State Commission for Women Chairperson Renu W Bhatia visited the residence of Pahalgam terror attack victim, Naval Officer Lt Vinay Narwal, in Karnal.
Bhatia paid condolences to the victim’s family. Lt Vinay Narwal was among the 26 victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, which happened on Tuesday afternoon.
The Haryana Women’s Commission Chairperson stated that when she spoke to the family, it reminded her of her own family.
She also urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take the strictest actions against the perpetrators of the attack so that women and daughters don’t have to suffer anymore.
On Friday, the ashes of Indian Navy Officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal were immersed in the sacred waters of the Ganga at Har Ki Pauri following traditional rituals and prayers.
Narwal, a native of Karnal, Haryana, was given an emotional farewell as his family members, including his father Rajesh Narwal and maternal uncle, performed the last rites in the presence of hundreds.
Former Cabinet Minister Madan Kaushik and several BJP workers also paid their respects at the ghat.