Adil Shah: A Sacrifice for Humanity Remembered

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde fulfilled a promise by handing over a house to Adil Shah's family. Shah, a ponywallah and the only local victim of the Pahalgam terror attack, sacrificed his life to save tourists. The act honors Adil's dedication to humanity beyond religious boundaries.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has honored his commitment by delivering a newly constructed house to the family of Adil Shah, the sole local casualty of the Pahalgam terror attack. Shah, who worked as a ponywallah, heroically sacrificed his life to save tourists from an attack on April 22, 2025.

The handover ceremony, organized by the Shiv Sena in Shah's native Hapatnar village, took place virtually with Shinde's participation. In-person, Maharashtra ministers Sanjay Shirsat and Yogesh Ramdas Kadam presented the house to Shah's family as a tribute to his bravery.

Adil's father, Syed Haider Shah, expressed deep gratitude for the ongoing support from Shinde and the government, including financial aid and employment for Shah's wife and brother. Syed highlighted his son's selflessness, emphasizing his unity across religious divides and taking pride in Adil's courageous actions.