Baramulla, Feb 01, KDC: Two foreign skiers were killed after coming under a snow avalanche at Afarwat peak in ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday, reports said.
Reports reaching KDC said that a rescue operation was launched soon after the avalanche hit the area. The bodies of two foreign skiers were recovered during the operation while 21 others were rescued, they said.
They said the deceased tourists were from Poland and further legal formalities were being conducted.
A police officer confirmed the recovery of two bodies and identified them as 43-year-old Krzysctof and Adam Grzech, 45-year-old.
“Avalanche hit the Afarwat peak #HapathKhud at famous ski resort in #Gulmarg.#Rescue operation has been launched by #Baramulla Police alongwith other agencies. Reports of some skiers being trapped are being corroborated. More details shall follow,” tweeted Baramulla Police.
The Apharwat or Afarwat peak is popular with skiers.
