Snowfall on Spantik Peak: Operation to recover Dr. Asma Mushtaq's body suspended
Due to heavy snowfall on the famous 'Spantik' peak in Gilgit-Baltistan, rescue teams have been forced to temporarily halt their operation. These teams were on the mountain to bring down the body of Pakistani mountaineer Dr. Asma Mushtaq.
Dr. Asma Mushtaq had met with an accident while mountaineering. A special team consisting of local authorities and expert mountaineers had been formed to recover her body, and they had managed to reach the higher altitudes of the mountain.
Rescue officials state that weather conditions in the mountain range have become extremely severe. Due to heavy snowfall and strong winds, the lives of the rescue teams could be at risk; therefore, the operation has been suspended for the time being as a precautionary measure.
Officials further stated that as soon as the weather improves and conditions become favorable, the rescue operation will be resumed. The teams are currently at the base camp and are monitoring the latest weather updates.
There is deep sorrow in the mountaineering community over the passing of Dr. Asma Mushtaq. Her family and fellow mountaineers hope that as soon as the weather improves, her body will be brought down safely so that her last rites can be performed.