Srinagar May 03 (KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Saturday paid a visit to the family of Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who tragically lost his life while protecting tourists during the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.

Accompanied by MLA Pahalgam Altaf Ahmad Wani and local party functionaries, Dr. Farooq offered prayers for the deceased and expressed his condolences to the family of the Braveheart Adil. He assured them that the party stands with them in their time of grief.

During the visit, Dr. Farooq presented one month's basic salary of the MLA for Pahalgam, Altaf Kaloo, to Adil's father, Hyder Shah, at their residence in Pahalgam.

The father of the braveheart expressed his gratitude to Dr.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelFarooq Abdullah and party leaders for their support and solidarity during this difficult time.

Interacting with the local media on the occasion, Dr. Farooq emphasized the need to review the Indus Water Treaty, highlighting the water crisis faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir despite the region's abundant water resources. He stressed the importance of ensuring that the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir are upheld in regards to water usage.

"We have been advocating for a review of the Indus Water Treaty for a long time. It is essential to address the hardships we are facing due to this treaty. We have the right to our own rivers and should not be deprived of our water resources," Dr. Farooq said.(KNS)