Hyderabad, April 24 -- A 30-year-old pony operator named Syed Adil Hussain Shah sacrificed his life while trying to protect tourists during the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Known locally as a "ponywallah," Shah was shot while attempting to disarm one of the assailants who opened fire at the popular Baisaran meadow.

Pahalgam terror attack survivor confirms Shah's bravery

Shah, who ferried visitors on horseback, confronted the attackers when they began shooting at tourists.

Eyewitnesses reported that he tried to snatch a weapon before being fatally shot three times in the chest.

A survivor later confirmed Shah's bravery to his grieving family.

Omar Abdullah attends Syed Adil Hussain Shah's funeral

Hundreds including ...