Overview

• Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a 27-year-old pony operator, died attempting to shield a tourist and disarm a gunman during the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
• The attack, which targeted tourists in Baisaran meadow, claimed 26 lives, including Shah’s, and left many others injured.
• Shah’s funeral in Hapatnard village drew hundreds, including Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who praised his bravery and pledged full support to his grieving family.
• Shah, the sole breadwinner of his family, is survived by his elderly parents, wife, and children, who will receive assistance from the state government.
• Indian security forces have launched combing operations to locate and apprehend the perpetrators of the attack, with efforts ongoing as of April 23.