An avalanche struck Broad Peak in PoK, a region claimed by Pakistan.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jul 31
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What happened
An avalanche struck Broad Peak in PoK, a region claimed by Pakistan.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- An avalanche struck Broad Peak while climbing, involving Nima Sherpa, Gyalu Sherpa, and Kili Pemba Sherpa.Sub-event
Avalanche struck Broad Peak in PoK.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kashmir
disputed territory between China, India and Pakistan
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
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Nirmal Purja
former Gurkha and Special Forces Soldier, Mountaineer
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