RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: A Pakistan Army Naib Subedar embraced martyrdom while two other soldiers received series injuries during a clearance operation after a landslide on Karakoram Highway, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
In a statement on Saturday, the ISPR said that on April 4, 2024, a landslide near Gonar Farm, Chillas had blocked Karakoram Highway for all types of traffic.
In order to help the affected traffic and stranded people, a detachment of Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) headed by Naib Subedar Khalid and two soldiers immediately reached the site and started the clearance.
During the process of clearance, another slide was triggered that critically injured the detachment.
However, Naib Subedar Khalid succumbed to the critical injuries and embraced shahadat on April 6.
Whereas Sapper Waseem and Lance Naik Azmat are recovering from serious injuries, the ISPR said.
The ISPR said that the nation is grateful for their service and dedication to assist people. It said that Pakistan Army remains committed to serve the nation against all adversities.