Final Journey Begins: Nation Bids Farewell to Pahalgam Terror Victims
Heart-Wrenching Departures: Flight Schedules Released for Terror Victims
Pramod
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS:
- Bodies Returned: Flights scheduled for all 25 identified victims from multiple airports.
- Nation Grieves: Emotional scenes as families receive remains with state support.
- Widespread Impact: Victims from 12+ Indian cities, showing national reach of tragedy.
- Lt. Narwal Honoured: Navy officer's body arrives in Delhi for final rites.
- Coordinated Response: Government and airlines arrange special logistics.
NATIONWIDE HOMECOMINGS BEGIN FOR PAHALGAM ATTACK VICTIMS
Pahalgam - As grief continues to engulf the country, the Indian government has coordinated the return of mortal remains of 25 civilians, including Indian Navy officer Lt. Vinay Narwal, who were killed in the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. Victims’ bodies are being flown to cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Kolkata, Jaipur, and Guwahati with military and civil honors.
TEARS AT TERMINALS: FAMILIES RECEIVE LOVED ONES ACROSS STATES
Airports turned into solemn spaces as families, many still in shock, waited to receive the coffins of their loved ones. From Raipur and Indore to Pune and Chennai, tearful reunions marked a devastating conclusion to what were meant to be holiday journeys for many.
FLIGHT LOG OF FINAL JOURNEYS REVEALED
According to the official flight schedule obtained by this publication, bodies were dispatched via a combination of Air India and IndiGo flights, with some routes requiring stopovers in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. The deceased included professionals, families, elderly tourists, and children, showing the indiscriminate nature of the attack.
NAVY MOURNS MARTYR: LT. VINAY NARWAL’S JOURNEY TO DELHI
The nation particularly grieves the death of Lt. Vinay Narwal, whose body was sent to New Delhi via Air India AI 828 accompanied by his grieving family. The young officer, who was on his honeymoon after his wedding on April 16, became a symbol of tragedy and sacrifice in the national consciousness.
PAINFUL GOODBYES FOR FAMILIES ACROSS THE MAP
From Mr. N. Ramachanderan’s body flown to Kochi, to Mr. Dinesh Aggarwal’s remains sent to Raipur, the list spans a cross-section of Indian society. The accompanying passengers include wives, children, brothers, and parents—all now part of a collective national mourning.
FACT FILE: FINAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE OF PAHALGAM ATTACK VICTIMS
| Deceased Name | Flight Route | Final Destination | Accompanying Persons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lt. Vinay Narwal | AI 828 | New Delhi | Sunil Dutt, Poonam Sowami, others |
| N. Ramachanderan | AI 1828 / AI 503 | Kochi | Wife, Daughter, Grandsons |
| Bitain Adhikhari | AI 1828 / AI 2709 | Kolkata | Wife, 3-yr-old son |
| Dinesh Aggarwal | 6E 2356 / 6E 5138 | Raipur | Wife, children, brother |
| Neeraj Udhwani | 6E 2356 / 6E 2042 | Jaipur | Five accompanying relatives |
| Dilip Desale | AI 1662 | Mumbai | Wife |
| Sanjay Laxman Lele | AI 1662 | Mumbai | Family members |
| J.S. Chandra Mouli | AI 1662 / AI 2619 / AI 9930 | Visakhapatnam | Five elders |
| Sameer Guha | AI 2457 / AI 2709 | Kolkata | Family |
| Sushil Nathyal | AI 2547 / AI 803 | Indore | Wife, daughter, friend |
| Many others | Multiple flight paths | Across India | Family and relatives |
