Conquered All 14 Peaks, Dies in Deadly Avalanche!

Article by Kumar Published on: 6:23 pm, 2 August 2026

The body of celebrated mountaineer Nirmal Purja was recovered three days after a deadly avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan. He has the rare distinction for ascending all 14 peaks above 8000 metres in 6 months. Rescue teams continue searching for five climbers who are still missing. Harsh weather and difficult terrain have slowed operations, while the tragedy has deeply saddened the global mountaineering community.