“We’re Alive”: Couple Debunks Viral Video Falsely Linked to Slain Navy Officer Vinay Narwal
A viral video falsely claiming to show Lieutenant Vinay Narwal and his wife Himanshi Sowami dancing before his death in the Pahalgam terror attack has been debunked by the actual couple in the clip—content creators Ashish Sehrawat and Yashika Sharma.
What’s the Viral Video?
- A 19-second clip shows a couple dancing in Kashmir’s Baisaran Valley to Coke Studio’s Jhol.
- Shared widely with captions alleging it was Lt. Narwal’s last video before the April 22 attack.
- Truth: The video was filmed on April 14 by Sehrawat (Indian Railways employee) and Sharma (flight attendant).
Couple Speaks Out
- Ashish Sehrawat:
- “We took the video down after backlash, but someone had already misused it.”
- Shared metadata proof (April 14 timestamp) with Hindustan Times.
- Yashika Sharma:
- “We’re alive. It’s heartbreaking our video is being linked to tragedy. Our hearts go out to Lt. Narwal’s family.”
- Urged social media users to report false posts.
The Real Last Image of Lt. Narwal
- A separate viral photo shows Himanshi Sowami grieving beside her husband’s body—confirmed by family as genuine.
- The couple had postponed their Switzerland honeymoon due to visa issues, opting for Pahalgam instead.
Why This Matters
✔ Misinformation Alert: Fake claims exploit emotions after a national tragedy.
✔ Family’s Pain Compounded: False videos add distress to grieving kin.
✔ Social Media Responsibility: Highlights need for fact-checking before sharing.
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