Pahalgam pony ride operator tried to snatch rifile from terrorists, killed

Among the 26 people killed in the militant attack in Pahalgam was a local pony ride operator, Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who died while bravely confronting one of the assailants.

The 26-year-old from Hapatnar village in Anantnag became the only



local victim of the attack.

Eyewitnesses say Shah attempted to seize the rifle from a gunman in a desperate bid to stop the carnage. He was shot during the struggle. His act is being hailed as a symbol of courage for trying to protect the tourists.