Pahalgam terror attack victim honoured by Jammu and Kashmir govt

The Jammu and Kashmir government has awarded 56 individuals, including Adil Hussain Shah, a victim of the Pahalgam terror attack, who lost his life while trying to save tourists in April 2025, officials said on Sunday.

The recipients come from various backgrounds and have been honoured for their significant contributions



in different fields, as stated in an order issued by M Raju, Commissioner Secretary of the General Administrative Department.

Shah, a resident of Hapatnar village in Pahalgam, bravely confronted Pakistani terrorists during an attack on tourists in Baisaran Valley on April 22, resulting in his death along with 25 tourists.