GILGIT
At least nine people were killed and 25 others injured when a snow avalanche hit Gilgit-Baltistan’s Astore on Saturday.
According to police, at least nine nomads were killed and several others went missing when a snow avalanche hit them near Shunter Pass of the Astore district of Gilgit Baltistan. Many individuals are still believed to be buried under the debris, raising fears for their survival, according to rescue sources.
DIG Tufail Ahmed said a group of nomads were coming towards Astore when they were buried under snow following the avalanche near Shunter Pass. Rescue teams have reached the spot and attempts are being made to recover people trapped under the snow.
Meanwhile, Gilgit Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid Khan expressed condolence over the loss of lives in the incident and directed the local authorities to start the rescue operation.
He has directed the secretary interior, Director General of GBDMA, and other officials to rush to the spot. The GB Chief Minister is also expected to visit the location.
