Mountaineer Nirmal Purja dead in Pakistan avalanche, says his company Renowned Nepali-British climber Nirmal Purja died in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, an expedition company co-owned by him said in a statement. A government confirmation is awaited.Nirmal Purja during a news conference after climbing six mountains including Mt. Everest in Kathmandu, Nepal May 28, 2019. (REUTERS)This is a breaking news story. More details awaited.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.
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