New Delhi

A local Kashmiri, who was working as a porter with tourists, was among 27 persons killed in the Pahalgam attack by terrorists in south Kashmir on April 22.

Syed Hassan Shah was hit by a terrorist's bullets as he was trying to save a family at the Bisaran resort of Pahalgam.

Locals have praised Shah for his integrity and bravery:

Syed Hassan Shah- a brave Kashmiri Muslim was shot dead while saving tourists in Pahalgam. Once again, I say: terrorism has no religion. There are still people who believe in humanity. Islam does not allow the killing of innocents, nor does Kashmiriyat. Those who killed innocent… pic.twitter.com/6dYg7lBrxV

— Salman Nizami (@SalmanNizami_) April 23, 2025

Hailing from a nearby village of Hapathnad in Pahalgam, Syed Hassan Shah was the only breadwinner of his family.

Syed Hussain Shah’s mother, who spoke in the Gojari dialect, was weeping bitterly, wondering how she would survive.

His father said, “He (Syed Hussain Shah) had gone to Pahalgam to work... We got information about the attack at 3 o'clock. When we called (Syed Hussain Shah), the phone was not connected... We went to the police station and complained. After coming home, we got full information about the incident... We want justice... The culprits should be punished..."

#WATCH | J&K | Family member of Anantnag resident Syed Hussain Shah, who lost his life in the #PahalgamTerroristAttack, says, "He (Syed Hussain Shah) had gone to Pahalgam to work... We got information about the attack at 3 pm. When we called (Syed Hussain Shah), the phone was not… pic.twitter.com/8IlX5NKB8j

— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2025