How Kashmir attack victim's widow went from symbol of tragedy to trolling target
Summary
Himanshi Narwal, the widow of a man killed in a recent attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, became the target of online harassment after pleading for peace and arguing against blaming Muslims or Kashmiris for the attack. This is her first public statement since the tragedy, which initially had her widely seen as a symbol of loss.Key Facts
- Himanshi Narwal's husband was among the 26 people killed in an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir on 22 April.
- The couple had been married for only a week and were on their honeymoon when the attack happened.
- Narwal's photograph mourning her husband's death spread widely through social media.
- She later appealed for peace and asked people not to blame all Muslims or Kashmiris for the violence.
- Her appeal led to an internet backlash, with many harassing her online.
- Some accused her of dishonoring her husband's memory, others made unfounded claims about her personal life.
- The National Commission for Women in India denounced the online harassment as "extremely reprehensible and unfortunate."
- Narwal isn't the only survivor of the attack who received online abuse; Arathi R Menon also experienced harassment after she spoke about her experience and expressed gratitude to two Kashmiri men who helped her.
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