India, April 25 -- The serene landscapes of Pahalgam were rocked on Tuesday as a brutal terror attack claimed the lives of 26 people, including a local pony handler, Syed Adil Hussain Shah. Amid grief and devastation, Adil's father, Syed Hyder Shah, has emerged as a voice of sorrow, dignity, and immense pride in his son's final act of heroism.

Adil, the eldest son and the sole breadwinner of his family, died while trying to protect tourists during the attack. For his father, the pain of loss is unbearable, but it's his son's selfless courage that sustains him through the heartbreak.

Speaking to ANI, Hyder Shah said, "I am proud of him and his shahadat (sacrifice). I am alive only because of that pride. Otherwise, I would have died the m...