Islamabad (Web Desk/Agencies): Renowned Pakistani mountaineer Murad Sadpara, who was spearheading a noble initiative to clean up the majestic K-2, has tragically lost his life after suffering severe injuries during his descent from Broad Peak, the rescue team confirmed on Monday.
The Broad Peak rescue team, which left the base camp earlier today, has reached Camp One and confirmed Sadpara’ s death, private news channels reported.
Murad Sadpara, an experienced mountaineer, was critically injured at Camp 1 when a stone struck his head. Despite his injuries, he was waiting for rescuers to find him. The Pakistan Army swiftly responded by deploying four expert mountaineers to the base camp to assist in the rescue mission.
Sadly, despite the best efforts of the rescuers, Sadpara succumbed to his injuries before help could reach him. The rescue team is now focused on bringing his body back to the base camp.
Murad Sadpara was known for his mountaineering achievements, including the successful summiting of Nanga Parbat twice.
President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the sad demise of Murad Sadpara.
In his condolence message to the bereaved family, the president offered his deepest sympathies on Sadpara’s passing.
President Zardari recognized Murad Sadpara’s achievements in mountaineering and offered prayers for his forgiveness and strength for his grieving family.