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On Pahalgam Attack Anniversary, Kashmiri Man Details How He Saved 11 Tourists
The article recalls the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam attack in Baisaran Valley that killed 26 people. Nazakat Ali, a local guide, saved 11 tourists by guiding them through the forest to safety and later returned to rescue two women left behind. A year later, on the anniversary, he recounts the horror, and he was honored in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Why It Matters
The timeline highlights an act of civilian bravery amid terrorism and subsequent recognition, illustrating ongoing impacts on tourism and local memory in Kashmir.
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April 22, 2026 — A year later: Nazakat Ali recounts Pahalgam attack anniversary
April 22, 2026
On the Pahalgam attack anniversary, Nazakat Ali recounted the horror of the day. He told NDTV that a year later, tourists were returning to Kashmir in large numbers, with many more people like him willing to welcome them.
April 21, 2026 — Nazakat Ali honored by Chhattisgarh cabinet in Raipur
April 21, 2026
Nazakat Ali was honoured by a cabinet minister in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, where former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel was present. Photos showed him receiving flowers and a medal from ministers.
April 22, 2025 — Pahalgam attack in Baisaran Valley; 26 killed; Nazakat Ali helps 11 tourists escape
April 22, 2025
On April 22, 2025, terrorists attacked the Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam. Twenty-six people were killed. Nazakat Ali, a local guide accompanying 11 tourists from Chhattisgarh, instructed the group to lie on the ground and then guided them to safety through the forest, covering about seven kilometres to reach Pahalgam. He then returned to the danger zone to escort two women who had been left behind, bringing them to safety.