Avalanche traps 135 people near Siachen, rescue operation underway
The incident occurred at about 6am at an altitude of about 16,000 feet (4 876.8 meters) and 180 miles northeast of Skardu the capital of Baltistan.
Troops with sniffer dogs, aided by helicopters, were frantically trying to find signs of life in the deep snow after the avalanche engulfed the camp in mountainous Gayari, Siachen, in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir. Heavy machinery has been flown in from Rawalpindi.
A team of doctors and paramedics also rushed to the high-altitude militarised region, which is close to the de facto border with India and where temperatures plummet to minus 70 degrees Celsius (minus 94F).
"More than 100 soldiers of NLI (Northern Light Infantry) including a colonel were trapped when the avalanche hit a military camp," army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas told AFP.
He later added that despite hours of searching and contrary to local media reports, no bodies or survivors had been found. An ISPR release also revised the figure to 135 trapped.
"It's too early to say anything," he replied when asked about the chances of finding anyone alive after more than 12 hours. "The rescue operation is under way."
List of names of all those buried under the snow can be found here.
ISPR has provided the following helpline numbers from where relatives of the buried soldiers can inquire about updates:
051-50932040, 051-5590212, 0321-5136525
President, Prime Minister express sorrow, regret
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani expressed deep sorrow and regret over the “unfortunate snow slide” near Siachen.
A statement from the prime minister says that he is in constant contact with the concerned authorities regarding the rescue operation and has said that the incident will not undermine high morale of the soldiers and officers.
President Asif Ali Zardari has also expressed concern over the incident and prayed for the soldiers' early recovery.
Zardari has directed concerned authorities to expedite the rescue and relief operation to save the lives of those stranded in the snow, adding that all possible options and facilities should be utilised for their safe recovery, including full cooperation and assistance from the civil administration
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has also expressed sorrow over the incident and has asked the nation to pray for the soldiers.
List of names of those buried can be found here.
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Let us acknowledge that the enemy is weather and nature and not the human force. Then waht we gain by being there is our symbolic presence on both side. Just to show our flags and signs to be present there. At what expense, all is that? Money can be spent but human lives are more precious, irresepctive of colour and creed. The wisdom prevails when we talk and we are ready to settle. We ahve witnessed the mature nations settling the issues of Hong Kong and North Ireland. Gibralter is nearly a settled issue. When we mature as responsible nations, may be that sense prevails one day and sanity gains its strength in our hearts and minds. The terrain is hostile and will never give way to carvans of either side to make a highway for free movement. There should be some end to that, provided we atlk and committ ourselves for the peace and tranquality.
these brave soldiers were sacrificing their lives 4 us.. By their dying it's OUR lives they've buyed.. MAY THEIR SOULS REST IN PEACE!! and Allah unki families ko sbr day.. Ameen
@Noor Rehman: Good try but some people just love their conspiracy theories
@like or Not: I'd like to know your definition of "legal", if you don't mind.
@Concerned: The Kargil occupation that you highlighted is considered a necessity because of trust deficit caused by India. If you want to express condolences or pray for the men up there then do so. There are already people from both sides here spreading conspiracy theories. Please don't add to it.
@Gilgit-Baltistan: As a fellow Gilgiti, I thank you for that clarification. But FYI, Gilgit Baltistan is a part of Pakistan. Also, the Northern Light Infantry (NLI) is a Light Infantry Regiment of the Pakistan Army . Headquartered in Gilgit. Get your facts straight.
@kaalchakra: From one Pakistani to another: How exactly do you know about this unreported activity? Here are the facts: It's a glacier- snow and ice- it's unstable, and disasters like these have happened. How about you spend you're time praying for the soldiers up there instead of spouting conspiracy theories.
@BruteForce: I'm sorry? What present position, could you elaborate on that please?
@malik: And I'm a hundred percent sure it would've sounded a lot better if you'd just asked for a prayer for these men instead of spouting conspiracy theories. Now is a time for prayers, not emotional ravings.
Condolences from India for the dead soldiers.
We should take this situation as big scenario n to plan for futur to avoid Auchan big. Disaster OF our brave soldiers. We should take big measures to help out n take china assistant bec china is very close-by to this area.
May God be with them. Very unfortunate. US has agreed to help in search and rescue. All credit to the only country that is always first to offer, help. Pakistan should realize who their true friends are. So should the radicals.
It looks great when they show on tv army personnel walking on the ice, but reality is something else, no one needs army in that place.
@Pollack: People blame, institutions investigate. Insitutions should speak up, but on the contrary, people speak audibly. Any reasons why HAARP SHOULDN"T be blamed for this incident?
It is unfortunate incident. my prayers are with them.
@BruteForce: yup, but u should also understand this, that, by doing this and accepting the current borders & not releasing the area which is now occupied bt india, may causes danger for millions people of pakistan bcz india want to occupie more & more that areas so then to stop the pakistani waters fron karakoram & himalyan glaciers & mountains & divert them to pakistan to exploit & destroy pakistan agricullturally, & etc etc etc.See history of indo-pak relation from 1947, when india did'nt give pakistan the areas that should be in pakistan, by studying from 1947 to 2012 we come to know that india's armed forces & their establishment does'nt our friends they are our enemies despite of our many struggles to makeing relations good.
very sad news, let to pray for them, oh ALLAH ALMIGHTY , help rescue teams to save all our brave soldiers who have trapped.
Indeed a very very sad news. I guess NLI might have assessed the risks before establishing the HQ in that location! This kind of avalanche must be an exceptional one! and it speaks of the climate change phenomena. Must be very difficult to undertake rescue activities. The volume of this kind of avalanche (snow) may not melt even during this summer. A very challenging task for the rescuers!!
Prayers for the souls to rest in eternal peace.
@A. Khan: The base or HQ was situated there for 20 years.
@Gilgit-Baltistan:
"They are from Northern Light infantry (NLI) Gilgit-Baltistan, not Pakistan Army. May God saves them :-("
Terrible loss of life. Condolences to the families of these poor soldiers. Yes, it is the NLI soldiers who have been assigned to this horrible place. It was also the poor lads of NLI, 3000 of whom were sent to their death in Kargil by Musharaf.
@Lt.Col(retd) Hamid Usman Chowdhury, Because to enlighten from lies to truth, from darkness to light, from the propaganda to the facts.
My deep condolences with families, who faces such incident, Allah with us, we are Muslim and can face every step of life. My all feelings with all families. God bless our country.
They are real martyrs and may Allah Almighty bestow His endless and greatest favors and blessings upon them Summa Aameen.
135 people of Pakistan Army feared dead after an avalanche buried a Pakistan army camp near Siachin & Pakistan Media is missing in action.
@Lt Col Hamed Usman Choudhary writes "Why do so many of these Indians comment in a Pak newspaper? It seems some of them are obsessed with Pakistan, though there are more than enough topics for them at home!"
I'm obsessed with Pakistan because your ilk have waged 4 wars on us.
Besides we are 1.2 billion people. Here you are reading some 40 odd comments.
My condolences to the pak esablishment for the dead 130 soldiers.
I pray for soldiers on both sides of the border, but as long as we are up there defending our motherland from Arabian viruses, we shall fight to the last men. Here we show our peacefulness and there you go, we shall never let that happen again.
@Shabber Abbas: Spare us from these conspiracy theories .
@Faesal: Sad that we can hate even at a time like this .
@malik: Earthquakes ,floods& avalanches are events triggered by huge natural forces which are beyond the control of man. India has its share of these natural calamities if we could control them would we not prevent them in our own country ? Would the USA & Japan not prevent these events from occurring in their countries they have the most advanced technology ? I am surprised 42 people agree with you.Please pray for the departed souls and their families.
*Sad news' i hope theresoldiers recoverd Alive..@ :( *
Someone should be court martialled for selected an area prone to avalanche as their base. This should be part of risk mitigation in each and every aspect of war planning, including selection of camp sites. If you cannot even select a place safe from natural disasters, then I fear about the capabilities of same planners in actual combat. Bravery cannot overcome stupidity or complacency. And in war, there are no prizes for second place.
@usmanx: The enemy is within you and it's ugly.
@kaalchakra:
"the avalanche was caused by unreported Indian activity in the region" I knew it !! I was sure that some nutter will turn up here trying to exploit the situation.
Our soldiers are sacrificing their lives for this country. All the politicians are destroying this country. May Allah protect this country.
And yet India refuses Pakistan's proposal to vacate Siachen.
My friend considers this incident a possible HAARP experiment.
Let this incident be a cause for both countries to rethink Siachin. It is a madness to create a front line in that kind of territory. Nobody gains anything except there are more deaths due to inclement weather and terrain rather combat.
Are we both exceptionally emotional nation or what?
Time to come to our senses and reach an agreement to pull back troops for ever.
@Adnan:
The whole world had come to the rescue including US choppers who spent week saving lives. I don’t recall any Jihadi rescue choppers in the area. Jihadis were primarily helping their own comrades in the area as Balakot the Jihad Central was completely destroyed by nature. That was big hint from nature.
@Sheikh Mushtaq: Sheikh! I don't know the number but emergency contact numbers for information were coming on news channels. Check them out.
@ashok: i so very much agree with you ashok and really appreciate the sane recommendation of peaceful withdrawal and strongly support the same....
Why do so many of these Indians comment in a Pak newspaper? It seems some of them are obsessed with Pakistan, though there are more than enough topics for them at home!
May Allah Save Our Brave Soldiers
What an unfortunate incident, my heart goes with the families of soldiers n civilians involved and I do pray that we find them safe n sound. How long soldiers on both sides will keep on sitting n fighting on these himalayan heights? Its time for both sides to resolve the issue through negotiations. It will be a very good confidence building measure to further warm the improving relations of Pakistan and India.
Salute and pray 4 their safe rescue.May Allah keep them safe and help them out.Offer everyone 2 rakat salat hajat and pry 4 themthats realy sad...these soilders always paying for us and for this country... but what we can do? just PRAY...................!!! hats off for all of you...
Allah is on our side.He will certainly pull out some miracle.Pray for the soldiers and their family.
May Allah free them from this hardship or give them the highest place in Heavens . Ameen
@Umer:
Quite quite less pathetic blasphemous comments you often make against Islam on this forum and others.
Was nature happy with the Jihadis killed in Kashmir earthquake? Pretty pathetic argument.
Every Muslim is a Jihadi by blood other than hypocrites and muslim by names. Coming to the questions, Ironically it were Jihadis who helped out those who died in Earthquake, even liberal Musharraf admitted that.
Brush up your knowledge before making any comments on Internet forums to avoid any public embarrassment.
@Shahid Aziz: you need to save pakistan from yourself first, then think about 'defending boundaries'.
These brave soldiers were up there to protect boundaries of Pakistan, our prayers are with them and their brave families. May Allah will help these soldiers of islam and Pakistan. Ameen
Sir i have a request tht one of my family relative named ......ilyas belong from Kashmir bagh pukdar gulsher His Father name Muhammad Kareem .....Unit number 6nli.....was in siechen...so its my humble request to contact me its urgnt my number is 03008333122....
I hope that our soldiers are rescued and make it out alive.
This is a warning sign, that global warming is real and endangers all of us, Indian or Pakistani. I hope that the relevant departments in both countries take note of this event, study the reasons for the avalanche and make relevant preparations to ensure the safety of other troops in the region.
@Adnan:
Was nature happy with the Jihadis killed in Kashmir earthquake? Pretty pathetic argument.
@harish: Please don't make generic statements. Pakistanis were not celebrating. Soldiers on both sides of the border are serving their countries and we Pakistanis don't wish this happens to anyone. They have families as well so don't be insensitive.
Pakistanis - this is not the forum where u start blaming. So pleaaaase.
May Allah help them.. They are our soldiers which were performing their duties for all Pakistanis.. May Allah give them place in heaven.. Aameen
@harish: Pls don't make general comments. Pakistanis were not celebrating. This is a sad event and we hope this doesn't happen to our neighbors either because after all they are doing their jobs on both side of the border. Peace. And I pray they come out of this alive.
@Adnan: Great comment
Presence of army at Siachin shows the bravery of our soldiers and stupidy of our corrupt political leader,
brings tears in my eye ;(
It is not "Gayari" mountain , It is "Gayatri" mountain . I had idea that Paki education system has biased towards Hindu culture of subcontinent , But it is Media too....good, keep it up
@kaalchakra: Pakistan can leave occupied Kashmir as per UN resolution...
Suberdar Bana Singh
These natural hazards did not segregated who belongs to which community, rank or cast. These dear soldiers suffer with the hope to make our homes safer, but poor we, fighting everday like cats and dogs.
realy itx heart breaking news!! may ALLAH keep them save...AAMEEN Rescue operation will b ending soon...wth successfully..AAMEEN
One wonders why such a large number of troops. Normally not more than 20/25 are stationed in avalanche prone areas.If 150 are trapped, actual number of troops must be much higher. Such heavy movements point to some unusual activity. Let us hope & pray that the maximum possible are rescued.
some time bfore here in maharastra in local marathi channel reality show , there was a lady named Kapadia - she has lost her only Army man son lost avalanche at that time. According to her study she told that there are more solders die in these kind of accidents than in war or direct confrontation of pak - india. hope allah give good sense to both nations and save innocent life and untimely deaths
ravindra k nagare nashik maharasthra , india
5 months ago, when 10 indian soldiers were killed pakistanis here were celebrating! Inspite of it indians are not rubbing it on them now.
Even nature is not happy with Pakistan Army role in war on terror.
May Allah give them a second life and they all be recovered alive soon. Aameen.
@Faesal:
dude...on times of india....go to any article and read the comments....u ll only get negativity.....times of india survives on sensationalism...so dont bother much.....dont generalise by saying that all indians showing crocodile tears....
@topic.....hope those soldiers hav the will to survive till they are rescued...
The especial avalanch jaket through an exothermic chemical reaction can make a water pool around the burried body for about two hours .if dogs detect them within this time then the unfortunate will turn fortunate ,otherwise ......... Sorry.
God help them
@kaalchakra: People are dying and you are ranting!
Condolenses and prayers for the deceased. On Siachen, the solution is simple. If Pakistan could authenticate the Line of Control in Kashmir and pledge to respect it after 1971 war ( that pledge was violated by Pakistan in kARGIL ) , why not do the same in Siachen ? The Siachen problem happened because after 1971 war, India and Pakistan did not demark the line of control in Siachen. All India is asking is Pakistan and India authenticate each others actual ground position and control as its today and then vacate the glacier. In absence of mutually agreed authentication, anathor Siachen could happen again. The cost on both the countries is great and Pakistan should be mindful that just because of the size of its economy, India's ability to sustain the exoense may be higher than that of Pakistan. So please do the intelligent and wise thing.
@faesal you have given the link of times of India and times of India comment section is free for all and express tribune have very sensible people who edit comments to keep it sober. if express tribune will also follow policy of free for all i think there is no dearth of people in Pakistan who will spew venom on net. in hating us you are not weaker then us we hate each other with same intensity.
All this is happening because of the wrath of Allah on the Army for siding with the kuffa'r. May Allah, the merciful open the eyes & show them the true path. All the army is capable of killing our own for money & not a war against the real enemies had they won. Our brothers & sisters are in the jail while they let go Raymond Davis. Allah, the merciful is upset.
@Kaalchakra , Will you like to conduct plebiscite there in Siachen .
We are still there to help you, if needed .
@ashok: I like the "sane" word in your post. Sorry, I can't be funny at this moment but only to pray for the best skills, life saving tool and precaution are available to both side of the deadly border in the worst of winter.Avalanche are very unpredictable, any light sound or slight movement can trigger them. The Ice accumulate on you in a matter of seconds characterized as "wet concrete" by survivors. New trained dogs can smell the victims several feet deep in the snow, quick digging and air supply is crucial for victim's survival. Ten or more feet long fiberglass thin rods are poked in the packed snow to find bodies. Finding 130-150 men is lots & lots of hard work believe me! My Prayers for them!
@maryam: They are @16000 feet. 30,000 feet is the altitude of planes.
Shaheed kabi marta nai ...Pak Army tuge salam
This brought tears to my eyes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otkJHeIITzY&feature=related
@kaalchakra, you are starting again to ask indians to leave siachen when the news is pakistani soldiers are trapped in those harsh weather ?! ..Why would India leave just think from opponent's view point . If both parties claim it is theirs .. Let me bring the actual solution which can work . Let pakistani army give it in writing the position they are holding in map and agree not to cross it at any time and Indian army will reciprocate and go home . Indian army fear is a repeat of Kargil like intrusion and worse if chinese are invited by pakistani army and ceded territory to chinese! ..Hope you would know as a precaution any careful army would hold on to their positions when they have sacrificied so much men there! .At the end it all comes to peaceful coexistence if somebody from your side listen!
This is a tragic incident ....But This is as a whole occupied land . Pak has illegally occupied G-B and POK . This small incident should n't deter paki soldiers . Lots more are yet to come...
@malik: Please pull your head from your behind! Indian's are not that powerful. Balming someone else won't decrease your misery. Best course of action is to have peace and understanding with your neighbors not proxy fight!
Siachin could have become a no occupation zone for both armies but for the Kargil occupation by Pak army which resulted in trust deficit in the minds of Indian top brass who are against this option and both armies continue to suffer in this in-hospitable terrain.
My dad has served in exactly, the same place, and he said that the conditions are extreme and there is unfortunately, small chance of survival :( But may the soldiers survive miraculously. Thoughts with their families :)
Go to Times of India link below and see their top comments. That's their real feelings. Don't be folled by their crocodile sympathies
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/opinions/12569720.cms?commenttype=agree&sorttype=bycount
My heart cries for the deceased soldiers. After all, they were sons, brothers, fathers and husbands of their beloved ones who would have been counting their deployment days on fingers and expecting them to return safe. May God rest them in peace. :-(
May Allah Help Them
indian army plz help if they seek! I pray 4 their safety.
These men were DEFENDING our territory from an encroaching enemy. These are the true wagers of jihad not terrorists that kill civilians.
My brothers 180 million people pray for you.
May God help us. This is a great tragedy. Rescue work is on but this is big catastrophic incident. Siachen has become the bleeding would for both the forces. The issue should be settled between Pakistan and India. From both side hundred of soldiers have already been crippled because of frost bite and billions of dollars are being spent for nothing.
May Allah protect our soldiers. May Allah protect them and our rescue efforts bring some fruit.
God bless all
O God plz mercy...
May ALLAH keep all the buried soldiers under His mercy & may all of them come out safely..Salam to the brave souls who are there to ensure our safety... Proud of such army.. Proud being a Pakistani..!!
Our best and bravest have proven once again that they are our real heroes. God bless them..
@munna:
not an appropriate time/place for sarcasm
India can "help" by leaving the region to whom it belongs - Pakistan and to people of Siachi
Very sad to hear of the tragic event.
Why is everybody avoiding the truth - the avalanche was caused by unreported Indian activity in the region. On the first of this month the World Meteorological Center in Benn reported normal ground activity with a zero danger reading. They make very careful measurements and their predictions in the last 16 years have never been wrong.
Then four days ago, India moved their soldiers in the region without informing Pakistan, as they required by the Treaty of Wular! Why is that not being highlighted by liberal Pakistani media?
Ask india for help and if it has the equipment , Indian army would surely help.
Realy very tragic incidence. India should extend help in rescue operation. It is very expensive adventure to maintain army on such location but the streategic importace of the area force us to be there ,but for Pakistan it is just a misadventure and waste of life. I hope now Pakistan will realize it .
AOA, dear friends/viewers Pray for our soldiers and rescue team. me and my family Prayers are with them.
o.ALLAH miracally save our soldiers and give courage to rescuers... next hopes for betterment .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
they r the real makers of this country.Allah will definitely help them!!!!
@malik: Do you sincerely believe that God has granted such magical powers to India that " "this avalanche has been triggered by Indians using latest technology. Previously, they used to engineer earthquakes and floods and now they have resorted to avalanches." Please in this hour of great tragedy let us pray for their safety and not spread hatred.
Yes, may God keep them safe.
may Allah protect all our soliders and help them....
Hmm and this had to happen the same time Zardari is going to India? Sounds like this might have been an act of sabotage :P - b/c w/o a storm or earthquake or other unnatural event, I'm sure both sides are quiet well trained and educated about how to position themselves in areas where the risk of an avalanche is very low. I'm very suspicious about all of this to be frank! Bal Thakarey made a comment yesterday kind of hinting of a threat so you never know, he might have been delivering a message from someone else.
They are from Northern Light infantry (NLI) Gilgit-Baltistan, not Pakistan Army. May God saves them :-(
My heart felt condolances to the family and friends of dead soldiers. Soldiers always die unsung and unnoticed, sacrificing their lives for their nation. May God grant their souls eternal peace peace. May God give strength to their near and dear to bear this irreparable loss.
@india: We don't celebrate deaths even of the enemy. One of emotional people may say things but that doesn't mean entire nation is letting off fireworks!
@malik: Indians are also saddened by the event. We do not wish bad things to happen. May sense prevail and both armies leave the glacier which has taken so many lives.
Ya Allah! Madad
May GOD save them, and rest their soul in peace who got SHAHADAT.
While I hope and pray for safety of Pakistani soldiers, I am very impressed by comments by Indians on this forum. I really appreciate them. If we have more people like these, we have hope.
It is almost insanity that while India/Pakistan both doing so bad on many of human development indexes, they are wasting so much money and resources fighting a useless war on Siachen.
PEACE !!!
Just on the eve of President Zardari's visit to India, more than 100 Pak soldiers have been buried alive at the Siachen Glacier, when an avalanche smashed into their camp. The fact is more soldiers have died from the harsh weather than in combat on the glacier from either side besides costing the poverty-stricken countries many millions of dollars each year. Isn't it time when both the countries at least resolved the Siachen issue before more innocent lives are lost? It's a God-gifted golden opportunity for both the leaders. They must take an humanitarian view of the situation and resolve the issue once and for all during their meeting in New Delhi, for they might not get such opportunity again.
Sad news. My condolences to the family members of bereaved.
In classical term avalanche hit causes burial of bodies in the snow. A heap like mountain of snow slips from height and moves downwards. Reason could be temperature or any other cause. Every thing enroute is buried in the mountian of snow. Further since it moves with speed and force, as such things coming undersneath also scater. I can say out of experience having served in the area only some miracle or prayers can now save the burried soldiers. God Almighty has all the power and craft to save the unfortunate souls. Let us pray from them.
thats terrible. may god save these lives.
Very sad news! This senseless conflict has taken thousands of lives already. May Allah bestow His Mercy on the effected.
@mr. righty rightist: Agree
no body deserves to die an unfortunate death like this. i hope they are safe and rescuers find them alive. i also think that if india can then it should help as well.
@usman , if you think both pakistani soldiers and indian soldiers should be condemned to these harsh weather without any peaceful proposal then so be it .I would always advocate peace as dying without any reason by brave soldiers whether indians or pakistanis is sad!.
Let the whole nation pray for these brave sons of soil
Let some one create a fund for families of the brave sons of soil.
My thoughts are with them.
@Sajid: It is a reproduction from Reuters, read first before judging others.
Shaheed ki jo moot ha wo qum ke hayat ha. My God rescue them safe
Heart breaking news. I hope rescue operations will save precious lives. Salute to the brave soldiers.
Pakistan and India should end this madness and pull back their forces from Siachen.
This is a sad news..I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family members of these brave soldiers.
Lat time when Indian soldiers were killed in avalanches many pakistani frnds were feeling happy by calling it a god's reply. I hope this time some sense would prevail..
Is it some kind of storm or what? so sad news
May Allah free them from this hardship or give them the highest place in Heavens . Ameen
People being sarcastic about conspiracies.... get some new material to make you sound funny. Its getting pretty old now..
I think India should send all the help in rescuing the soldiers.
@Pakistani Agnostic:
agnostic praying really? do u know what agnostic means
pakistani soldiers, titel suggest i am reading a foreign newspaper
Ya ALLAH reham.
In this hour of crisis the Awam should lend hand to our Army Physically and Monetarily so they don't have to look at US or China for any type of help. Pakistani's have the will and determination to charter any type of equipment our soldiers need.
All we can do is pray to Almighty Allah for those brave soldiers and officers.!!!!Hope they are rescued!!!
YA ALLAH MADAD
Allah will help them
May Allah help them ... What a waste of human life, resources and effort to keep Siachin issue alive !!! Can't both sides sit together and decide once for all to get out of this egoistic idiocy ...
@bruteforce Thanks, but no thanks
Let us pray for their safe rescue and then devote ourselves to finding a way to withdraw them from that frozen battlefield. Aameen.....
A soldier irrespective of the country he serves should be respected for his willingness to sacrifice and any loss of life whether indian or otherwise is always painful and sorrowful.
I hope and wish Indian soldiers nearby are safe and if approached, willing to help in the rescue operations to save Pakistani soldiers.
Hope all of our sane pakistani friends understand this and do something to effectuate a peaceful withdrawal of soldiers from both countries.
I hope these guys get rescued in time. I also hope that people here don't start blaming this on HAARP.
Allah please bless those who are martyred with paradise and those who are still alive to be rescued as early as possible.
I hope everything will fine. The soliders are trained for this and they know how to make their way out. They are just trapped not burried.
I hope they make it out alive.
May Allah help the response team in rescuing them!
Very sad.
Its important that Pakistan accepts the present positions and then both India and Pakistan can remove their soldiers from that are and save many valuable lives.
Ya Allah rehem kare please. Praying for a hour for them
Let us pray for their safe rescue and then devote ourselves to finding a way to withdraw them from that frozen battlefield.
I wonder how deep under they are and how the headquarters was built. But, if it can house over 100 soldiers and its built for use only by the military with its biggest concerns in mind I'd have to imagine the thing is sturdy enough to offer a fair amount of hope.
@munna: Levity in the face of such tragedy is highly inappropriate. You don't get medals for indifference.
May ALLAH SWT save you all, Aameen! We love you!
They are sitting at 30,000 feet glaciers for us, pray for them that they go back and see their families alive. Ameen
Seek help across the border during such natural disaster.
May Allah bless them all.
I am hundred percent sure this avalanche has been triggered by Indians using latest technology. Previously, they used to engineer earthquakes and floods and now they have resorted to avalanches.
They may be superior to us in science and technology, but they should not use their technological prowess for creating disasters.
Ya Allah rehem kara.. :'(
munna,
unbelievable. 130 souls are trapped and you are pulling the Nadeem Paracha's patronizing meme here. how more heartless can you guys be?
The men sacrificed everything for this land. My utmost gratitude to these men.
Let's make SIACHEN a place of PEACE.......let's not put our brave young men in these terrible places. Wish sense prevails between India & Pakistan.
God bless sons of the soil Amen!
That's Terrible, I pray for the fast and quick rescue.
May God help our soldiers. Ameen
Ya Allah Madad!
May Allah in his bountiful mercy help those buried and their families.
May Allah protect the lives of these brave sons of our soil, Ameen.
May Allah have mercy on the innocent souls. Ameen.
Please pray for their lives... According weather forecast it is going to snow later today :(
Prayers!
OH ALLAH ALMIGHTY please help rescue teams to save all our soldiers who have trapped there...
According to washington post it is 130 soldiers.
Yahudi conspiracy.