Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Kashmiri Guide Honored in Chhattisgarh for Rescuing BJP Worker's Family
A kind tour guide from Kashmir named Nazakat helped save a family from Chhattisgarh when a terrible attack happened in Pahalgam.
The family he saved was very thankful.
When Nazakat later visited Chhattisgarh for his family's business, the people he helped, along with about 50 others, gave him a big, happy welcome.
They thanked him with flowers and garlands and shared a meal together.
Nazakat's family has been visiting this area for 30 years to sell clothes.
Kashmiri guide Nazakat Ahmed Shah was honored in Chhattisgarh for rescuing the family of BJP youth worker Arvind Agrawal during a terror attack in Pahalgam.
Shah received a warm welcome with bouquets and garlands from approximately 50 people, including the Agrawal family.
The April attack in Pahalgam resulted in 26 deaths and many injuries.
Shah's family has a long-standing business of selling clothes in the region for 30 years.
The welcome took place in Chirmiri, Chhattisgarh, nearly six months after the incident in Kashmir.
- Who
- Kashmiri local guide Nazakat Ahmed Shah and the family of Chhattisgarh BJP youth worker Arvind Agrawal.
- What
- Nazakat Ahmed Shah, who rescued Arvind Agrawal's family during a terror attack in Pahalgam, received a hero's welcome in Chhattisgarh.
- When
- The welcome occurred on Thursday, nearly six months after the April terror attack.
- Where
- Pahalgam, South Kashmir and Chirmiri in Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur district, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- Shah was honored for his bravery in rescuing Agrawal's family during the terror attack.
- Guide's Name
- Nazakat Ahmed Shah
- Incident Date
- April
- Attack Location
- Pahalgam, South Kashmir
- Rescued Family Member
- Arvind Agrawal (BJP youth worker)
- Location of Welcome
- Chhattisgarh
- Duration of Family Business in Region
- 30 years
