CM Abdullah Attends Funeral of Syed Adil Hussain, Who Confronted Terrorists to Protect Tourists in Pahalgam, Praises His Bravery

PAHALGAM: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the funeral of 30-year-old Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a ponywallah killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, and praised his courage in standing up to armed attackers.

Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who ferried tourists on mules, was laid to rest in his ancestral graveyard in Hapatnard village, Pahalgam, where hundreds of mourners bid him a tearful farewell and saluted his sacrifice.

Abdullah wrote on X, “I reached Pahalgam to offer 'Fateha' (post-burial prayer) for Shah. He was shot dead while trying to snatch a weapon from a terrorist during a courageous attempt to save tourists. He was taking tourists on mules from the parking area to Baisaran.”

In a post shared by his office on X, the Chief Minister wrote, “Met Shah’s grieving family and assured them of full support. Adil (Shah) was the sole breadwinner, and his extraordinary bravery and sacrifice will always be remembered.”

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