Overview
- Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a 30-year-old ponywallah from Pahalgam, died confronting terrorists to protect Hindu tourists during the April 22 attack in Baisaran meadow.
- The attack, which killed 26 civilians and injured several others, was claimed by The Resistance Front, linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba.
- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended Shah's funeral, offering condolences to his family and pledging government support for his sacrifice.
- Funerals for the victims, held across multiple states, have united diverse communities in grief and remembrance, with leaders paying their respects.
- Security operations and diplomatic measures by India, including treaty suspensions and border closures, remain active in response to the attack.