The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Climbing company confirms mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche
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Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja and several team members have died following a powerful avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Rescue operations are currently underway to recover the remaining expedition members amidst challenging weather conditions.
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja died with other team members in a powerful avalanche in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed on Saturday (August 1, 2026), after rescuers recovered the remains of three climbers from the 10-strong expedition during a high-altitude search.
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