JCO martyred, 2 soldiers hurt while clearing landslide on Karakoram Highway

In order to help affected traffic and stranded people, a detachment of FWO headed by Naib Subedar Khalid and two soldiers immediately reached site and started clearance

By Our Correspondent

April 07, 2024

A portrait of martyred Naib Subedar Khalid. — ISPR Website/File

RAWALPINDI: A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) was martyred and two soldiers were injured seriously while clearing landslide on Karakoram Highway near Chilas on Saturday.

According to ISPR, a landslide near Gonar Farm, Chillas had blocked Karakoram Highway for all types of traffic on Thursday.

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. Whereas Sapper Waseem and Lance Naik Azmat are recovering from serious injuries.

The nation is grateful for their service and dedication to assist people. Pakistan Army remains committed to serve the nation against all adversities.