Three women killed by avalanche

MANSEHRA: At least three women tourists died after being trapped under avalanche near Saiful Muluk lake on Sunday.

According to reports the women were taking pictures near the popular lake when the avalanche fell on them. They died on the spot. Locals rushed to the spot and made attempts to rescue them but the women were already dead. The bodies were handed over to the heirs.

The victims family said they belonged to Karachi and had arrived at there on a tour. Tourists have often complained about the dangerous and rough road leading to famous Saiful Muluk lake in the scenic Kaghan valley.

Saiful Muluk lake which is situated at an elevation of 3.224 meters above the sea level is quite a popular spot for tourists but according to them 10km road to the lake (Naran Saiful Muluk road) is dangerous due to its decrepit condition.