
How Kashmir attack victim's widow went from symbol of tragedy to trolling target
created: May 6, 2025, 8:36 a.m. | updated: May 7, 2025, 9:46 a.m.
The woman in the photo was Himanshi Narwal, whose husband, a 26-year-old naval officer, was among the victims.
But within days, Ms Narwal, who had been portrayed as the face of the tragedy, found herself at the centre of a hate campaign.
We want peace and only peace," Ms Narwal told reporters at a blood donation camp held by the family on what would have been her husband's 27th birthday.
Journalist Namita Bhandare, who covers gender issues, told the BBC that it was "shocking" how much hatred Ms Narwal received for simply appealing for peace and calm.
Ms Narwal was not the only survivor of the attack to face online abuse.
1 month, 1 week ago: BBC News