Pahalgam terror attack: Jammu & Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha hands over job letter to wife of pony rider Adil

Jammu & Kashmir Government provides job to wife of Pahalgam attack victim Adil Shah, symbolizing gratitude and support.

“The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday (June 14, 2025) provided a job to the wife of Adil Shah, a local pony ride operator who was killed in the April 22 Pahalgam attack while battling with terrorists,” officials said.

Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over the appointment letter to Adil Shah’s wife Gulnaz Akhter at their house in the Hapatnar area of Pahalgam in Anantnag district.

After interacting with Adil Shah's family members and some locals, Mr. Sinha told reporters that the government job to Ms. Akhter was a symbol of gratitude from the administration to her husband’s valour.

“Gulnaz Akhter has been given a permanent job in the Fisheries Department in Anantnag. This is a mark of gratitude from the administration. We have talked to the family and the people of the village, who want increased employment opportunities in the region. We will take care of that in the days to come," Mr. Sinha said.

The L-G said the Jammu & Kashmir Government has already provided financial assistance to Adil Shah’s family for the bravery shown by the pony ride operator.

Taking to X, Mr. Sinha said, “Met the family members of martyr Syed Adil Hussain at Anantnag. Handed an appointment letter to his wife Mrs Gulnaz Akhter on compassionate grounds. The whole country is proud of the bravery of Adil who sacrificed his life while protecting tourists at Pahalgam on April 22.”

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