Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed with all members of expedition in Pakistan avalanche

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja died with other team members in a powerful avalanche in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed on Saturday, after rescuers recovered the remains of three climbers from the 10-strong expedition during a high-altitude search.

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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed with all members of expedition in Pakistan avalanche

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