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Nazakat, a local guide, was guiding a group of tourists from Chhattisgarh when the pahalgam attack began. He didn’t flee but instead, used his knowledge of the area and calm presence to lead the group to safety.
In the serene valleys of Kashmir, tragedy struck. A brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists and one brave local. That local was Syed Adil Hussain Shah (30), a horseman who ferried tourists with love and pride. he was Nazakat’s cousin, and he died a hero, reportedly while trying to stop the militants. But amidst the chaos and gunfire, another hero emerged—Nazakat
On that tragic Tuesday, families and tourists gathered to enjoy Pahalgam’s beauty. Among them was Agrawal, a 35-year-old tourist with his wife and four-year-old daughter. As bullets tore through the calm air near the zipline area, panic spread like wildfire.
Nazakat, standing just 20 meters away, didn’t run. Instead, he stood his ground.
Nazakat’s First Instinct Was to Save Others
Nazakat later recalled, “The firing was taking place near the zipline… I told everyone to lie down. Then I saw a gap in the fencing and guided the children toward it. We escaped before the terrorists could reach us.”
Among the children was Agrawal’s daughter and his friend’s son. Nazakat didn’t just hide with them—he led them out, away from the line of fire.
A Race Against Time to Find a Mother
Once the children were safe, Nazakat didn’t stop. He went back into danger to find Agrawal’s wife, who had fled in another direction during the chaos.
“I found her almost 1.5 kilometers away, terrified and alone. I brought her back in my car and took the family to Srinagar, safe and sound,” he shared.
A Hero’s Moment Shadowed by Loss
Just as relief washed over him, Nazakat’s phone rang. The news crushed him—his cousin, Adil, had been shot dead.
Adil wasn’t just a horseman. He was the face of Kashmiri hospitality. He earned his living guiding tourists through the meadows. According to reports, Adil was killed while trying to protect others from the militants.
Locals Showed Unmatched Humanity
Agrawal, still emotional, said, “I don’t know what would’ve happened if Nazakat hadn’t been there… My wife’s clothes were torn. The locals gave her clothes. They treated us like their own.”
This moment revealed the real spirit of Kashmir—resilience, kindness, and unshakable humanity.
Tourism: More Than Just a Livelihood
Nazakat was deeply shaken yet composed. He condemned the attack. He called it an attack not just on people but on Kashmir’s lifeline tourism.
“This is our bread and butter. Without it, we’re jobless, our kids can’t study… We’ve shut our shops in protest. We’re known for our hospitality. Tourists will return, but security needs to be tighter.”
Final Thoughts: In Nazakat, Kashmir Speaks
Nazakat’s story is more than just one of survival,it’s about sacrifice, bravery, and the soul of Kashmir. While he saved strangers, he lost a brother. Yet, he stood tall and continues to believe in peace and hope.
We should remember Syed Adil Hussain Shah. Let us honor Nazakat’s courage. Stories like theirs make the mountains echo with pride, not fear.
