Karnal, April 23 -- Last respects were paid to Lieutenant Vinay Narwal on Wednesday, including a formal procession and a rifle salute, following which a cremation ceremony took place with full military honours at the late soldier's native hometown in Karnal. The naval officer was killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was also present at the funeral to pay his last respects to the deceased jawan.

Speaking to the media, CM Saini said, "I came here to pay tribute to Vinay Narwal and meet his family. Those who have carried out the cowardly attack will not be spared... strict action will be taken against them. Vinay Narwal is a brave soldier...The Haryana government stands with Vi...