Body of Female Mountaineer Dr. Asma Mushtaq Recovered from Spantik Peak

SKARDU: The body of female mountaineer Dr. Asma Mushtaq, who had successfully climbed Spantik Peak, has been recovered during a search operation.

Dr. Asma Mushtaq died of illness at Camp Three on August 21. Her body could not initially be located as it had become buried under snow.

Deputy Commissioner Shigar Sher Afzal said local mountaineers recovered the body during the search operation and are now heading towards the base camp.

He said snowfall has continued in the high-altitude areas since evening, while the team members carrying the body have reached Camp Two.

The deputy commissioner added that if snowfall does not cause further disruption, the team is expected to reach the base camp tomorrow.