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Locals' Bravery Shines Through Pahalgam Tragedy

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APRIL 25, 2025 ISSUE

As gunfire cracked through the pristine meadows of Baisaran in Pahalgam on Tuesday, two ordinary Kashmiri men emerged as silent heroes—choosing courage over fear and compassion over safety.

- Observer News Service

Locals' Bravery Shines Through Pahalgam Tragedy

Nazakat Ahmad Shah, a 28-year-old tourist guide from Halwan Ganiegund, was leading a group of 11 tourists from Chhattisgarh through the scenic trails of Kashmir. What started as a peaceful stroll in the lush surroundings of Baisaran turned into chaos when sudden gunshots pierced the afternoon calm.

“At first, I thought someone had lit firecrackers,” Nazakat recalled. “But then I saw people diving to the ground—and I knew it was gunfire.”

What happened next was a moment of pure instinct. Nazakat, ignoring the hail of bullets, picked up three children from the group and motioned the rest to follow. Through a narrow opening in the park boundary, he led the terrified tourists to safety.

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