Three Pakistan Army personnel were martyred after a snow avalanche struck near Burzil Top, short of Gultari Mor, in Astore district.According to the initial report, Pakistan Army troops were moving from Burzil Top toward Gultari Mor to clear heavy snow and ensure road access in the area when one snow vehicle became stuck in deep snow. During the extraction operation, a sudden snow slide hit the team at around 2:00 am on January 3, 2026.The martyred personnel have been identified as:Captain Asmad, GSO-IIISepoy Muhammad RizwanEssa Khan, Operator (C&W Astore)![]()
Following the incident, Rescue 1122 Astore teams, along with ambulance and mortuary vans, rushed to the site on the directives of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Astore and carried out joint rescue operations with the Pakistan Army.DDMA Astore officials stated that they remain in close coordination with the Pakistan Army and are ready to provide further assistance if required.
Following the incident, Rescue 1122 Astore teams, along with ambulance and mortuary vans, rushed to the site on the directives of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Astore and carried out joint rescue operations with the Pakistan Army.DDMA Astore officials stated that they remain in close coordination with the Pakistan Army and are ready to provide further assistance if required.
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