New Home Built for Family of Slain Ponywalla in Pahalgam Terror Attack
A year after Pahalgam attack, the slain ponywallah’s family get new home
Hindustan Times
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A year after the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, the family of Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a ponywalla who died saving tourists, received a new home in Hapatnar village, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The construction was promised by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a tribute to Shah's bravery.
- 01Syed Adil Hussain Shah was killed during the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025.
- 02Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde promised to build a house for Shah's family.
- 03The new home was officially handed over by two Maharashtra ministers.
- 04The house symbolizes national unity and honors Shah's sacrifice.
- 05Shah's family expressed deep gratitude for the support received.
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On April 22, 2025, a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India, claimed the lives of 26 individuals, including local ponywalla Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who died heroically while saving tourists. A year later, Shah's dream of building a home for his family has been realized with the construction of a new house in Hapatnar village, located 25 kilometers from Pahalgam. This initiative was promised by Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, who visited the family after the attack. On the day of the house handover, ministers Yogesh Kadam and Sanjay Shirsat were present to celebrate the occasion with hundreds of villagers. Minister Shirsat emphasized that the house serves as a testament to Shah's bravery and the unity of the nation. Shah's father, Syed Haider Shah, expressed profound gratitude for the support received, while his brother Naushad noted that Adil's promise of a new home for the family has now been fulfilled.
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The new home provides stability and support for Shah's family after their tragic loss, fostering a sense of community solidarity.
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