ISLAMABAD
An avalanche on Wednesday killed four soldiers.
According to ISPR, 26 soldiers were hit by an avalanche late on Tuesday night near District Astore in Gilgit Baltistan.
It says despite extreme weather condition, 22 soldiers were ‘rescued through heroic efforts. The injured officials were shifted to Skardu military hospital.
A blanket of rock and snow, covering a huge area, slid over the base near the north-eastern city of Skardu early on Wednesday morning, according to security officials.
