“Adil, who defied terrorism, had gone there to work hard and earn a living to take care of his family,...the terrorists killed even Adil.”
PM Modi Hails Pony Operator Adil’s Bravery latest news: Katra, Jammu & Kashmir — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the public on Thursday in Katra after flagging off the Vande Bharat Express and inaugurating the iconic Chenab and Anji Bridges, praised Adil, a local pony ride operator from Pahalgam, for his bravery in challenging terrorists during the recent Baisaran terror attack.
With a shaky voice and anger, PM Modi said, “Adil, who defied terrorism, had gone there to work hard and earn a living to take care of his family. He was striving for their well-being, but the terrorists killed even Adil.”
He added, “Against Pakistan’s conspiracy, the people of Jammu & Kashmir have now risen. This time, the strength shown by the people of J&K has sent a strong message — not just to Pakistan, but to the entire terrorist mindset across the world.”
Praising the youth of Jammu & Kashmir, the Prime Minister said, “The youth here have made it their mission to give a fitting reply to terrorism. This is the same terrorism that has destroyed the future of two entire generations. It has devastated countless families.”
Adil, a pony ride operator from Pahalgam, was among the 26 people killed during the brutal attack on the meadows of Baisaran on April 22. According to eyewitnesses, Adil could have saved himself but instead chose to resist the terrorists and reportedly tried to snatch a rifle to protect others. He was shot dead on the spot.
He was the only local Muslim victim in the attack that severely impacted Indo-Pak bilateral relations. His funeral drew widespread mourning, with thousands attending, including J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Highlighting the region's recovery from decades of violence, PM Modi said, “J&K has seen so much destruction that people had stopped dreaming. They had accepted terrorism as their destiny. We have pulled them out of that darkness… Now, the people of J&K want to see their land once again become a location for film shoots, a hub for sports.”
Speaking about the April 22 attack, he declared firmly, “Jammu & Kashmir’s development will not be halted by the Pahalgam attack. This is Narendra Modi’s promise. If anyone dares to stop the youth here from fulfilling their dreams, then they will have to face Modi first.”
The Prime Minister also announced financial assistance for families affected by cross-border shelling. “The suffering of over 2,000 families affected by shelling is our own. Homes that have been severely damaged will receive rupees 2 lakh, while those partially damaged will be given rupees 1 lakh,” he said.
He further added, “Two new border battalions have been formed for Jammu and Kashmir, and the creation of two women battalions has also been completed. New infrastructure worth hundreds of crores is being developed in conflict areas near the international border. The government will spend over rupees 4,200 crore on these initiatives.”
Earlier in the day, PM Modi flagged off the first Vande Bharat Express train from Katra to Srinagar as part of a special ceremony. He also inaugurated the Chenab and Anji Bridges — two engineering marvels built as part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail line.
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