Mumbai: Ghatkopar Mourns 23-Year-Old Army Jawan Murali Naik Martyred In Pakistani Drone Attack
Mumbai: Ghatkopar Mourns 23-Year-Old Army Jawan Murali Naik Martyred In Pakistani Drone Attack
Mumbai, May 9, 2025 – A cloud of grief hangs over Ghatkopar’s Kamraj Nagar after the tragic death of Army jawan Murali Naik, who was martyred in a Pakistani drone strike along the Line of Control (LoC) near Uri in Jammu early Friday morning. He was just 23 years old.
Naik, originally from Kafidanda village in Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, had been living in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar and joined the Indian Army in 2022. His brave sacrifice has deeply impacted the local community.
The drone attack, which occurred around 3:00 AM, came amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. This follows India’s recent strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan after the deadly attack on tourists in Pahalgam. Since Thursday night, Pakistan has retaliated with multiple drone and missile attacks, causing casualties among both military personnel and civilians.
Tributes have poured in from across political lines. ABVP Ghatkopar posted a tribute on X, while BJP leader Ganesh Kunder and Congress member Dharmesh J. Soni expressed heartfelt condolences, praying for strength for Naik’s grieving family.
Mr. Shriram Naik Kamraj Nagar Ghatkopar BJP activist* Jawan Murali Naik* had a heroic martyr in the Indo -Pakistan War ot 3.00am on 09/05/25am yesterday.
— Ganesh Kunder (Modi Ka Parivaar) (@GaneshKunder9) May 9, 2025
I pray for peace of their souls and give their family the power to endure all the pains of their family. 🙏
tribute for his… pic.twitter.com/6YteDnf0QU
Mr. Shriram Naik Kamraj Nagar Ghatkopar BJP activist* Jawan Murali Naik* had a heroic martyr in the Indo -Pakistan War ot 3.00am on 09/05/25am yesterday.
— Ganesh Kunder (Modi Ka Parivaar) (@GaneshKunder9) May 9, 2025
I pray for peace of their souls and give their family the power to endure all the pains of their family. 🙏
tribute for his… pic.twitter.com/6YteDnf0QU
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu also took to X, writing, “Tributes to martyr Murali Nayak who gave his life for the nation. I extend my deepest condolences to his family in Gorantla Mandal, Penukonda Assembly Constituency.”
దేశ రక్షణలో శ్రీ సత్యసాయి జిల్లా, పెనుకొండ శాసనసభ నియోజకవర్గం, గోరంట్ల మండలానికి చెందిన మురళి నాయక్ అనే సైనికుడు ప్రాణాలు కోల్పోవడం విషాదకరం. దేశం కోసం ప్రాణాలర్పించిన అమరవీరుడు మురళి నాయక్ కు నివాళులు. ఆయన కుటుంబ సభ్యులకు ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతిని తెలియజేస్తున్నాను. pic.twitter.com/QGtIAxMjug
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) May 9, 2025
Naik’s family currently resides in Andhra Pradesh, and details about the funeral are awaited. The nation salutes the bravery of yet another young soldier who laid down his life in the service of the country.
