Thousands, including J&K CM Omar Abdullah, mourned Syed Adil Hussain Shah, the Kashmiri Muslim killed in the Pahalgam terror attack. Reports suggest Adil attempted to disarm a terrorist, potentially saving lives. While investigations continue, his family and community grieve not only his loss but also the deaths of the tourists. Adil, a pony handler, was saving for his sisters' weddings.
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