Assam Agri Minister visits Pahalgam attack victim’s home, hands over Rs 5 lakh cheque

Anantnag, Jun 01: Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora on Sunday visited the home of Syed Adil Hussain Shah, one of the victims of the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, and handed over a cheque of Rs 5 lakh as financial assistance on behalf of the Assam government.
The minister, accompanied by Bokakhat Co-District Commissioner (CDC) Shivani Jerngal and officials from the Jammu and Kashmir government, visited the bereaved family at Hapatnar, a remote area in Anantnag district of south Kashmir. The visit was made under the direction of Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Speaking to reporters, Bora said, “Jammu and Kashmir is a Nandavan (paradise), and Pahalgam is the heart of this region. But the April 22nd attack, in which 26 people were killed by Pakistani attackers, is a very tragic and painful incident. We pay heartfelt tributes to Syed Adil.”
He added, “We wanted to meet the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, but he is not in the station at the moment. However, we will be meeting the Lieutenant Governor this evening (Sunday) to share the concerns of the family.”
Calling for unity, Bora said, “We are all one and must remain united. The world has condemned this attack and expressed support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We have to live together and work together.”
Taking to microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter), Assam CM, Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, “Syed Adil’s loss is tragic and heartbreaking. Common citizens like him, who work hard to earn a living, become victims of violent extremism. Assam stands in solidarity with his family, as my colleague Atul Bora extends a token of support from the people and Government of Assam.”
Agriculture Minister added that the Assam Cabinet, under the leadership of CM Himanta Biswa, had decided to extend assistance to the families affected by the attack as a mark of respect and support. “This is our humble tribute to the innocent lives lost in this inhumane act,” he said.
Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a local pony operator, was among those killed in the brutal attack. Minister Bora conveyed condolences to the family on behalf of the people and Government of Assam and handed over a letter from the Chief Minister along with the financial aid.