Syed Adil Hussain Shah

Syed Adil Hussain Shah (; was a pony ride operator (also known as pony holder) from Baisaran Valley, Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), India. He saved the lives of many tourists in the 2025 Pahalgam attack. Syed Adil Hussain Shah worked as a pony ride operator at Pahalgam's Baisaran meadow.

On 22 April 2025, five armed militants attacked the tourists in the Indian-administered territory of Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 and injuring more than 20 others, Syed Adil Hussain Shah died while saving the lives of some tourists. Shah attempted to disarm the terrorists but was shot by another attacker.

Protests were held in many parts of India condemning the attack. The 2025 Pahalgam attack is Escalating tensions between Pakistan & India.

 Funeral 
One day after the attack Shah's family announced Syed Adil Hussain Shah's funeral in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir (union territory). Hundreds came to the funeral of Syed Adil Hussain Shah on April 23rd 2025.Maharashtra's Deputy CM Eknath Shinde & Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah both praised Syed Adil Hussain Shah on his funerallike other significant leaders did.

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Category:Indian people
Category:2025 deaths