Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National

Four bodies located after world-famous Nirmal Purja and 9 climbers go missing on Pakistani mountain

KATHMANDU/PESHAWAR - The bodies of four climbers were located ​by Pakistani search crews on ​Friday after at least 10 mountaineers went missing in a ​suspected avalanche on Broad Peak a day earlier, Pakistani sources said.

Among those missing is Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, who holds the record for the fastest ascent of the world's ‌14 highest mountains, ⁠said ⁠the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP).

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.