Singing maestro Quratulain Balouch, popularly known as QB, has been injured in a rare bear attack while camping in Deosai National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan.

 

According to a post shared on social media, the singer was immediately shifted to the Regional Hospital in Skardu, where doctors stated that while both her arms were wounded in the attack, she is currently stable and out of danger.

 

 

Balouch, who rose to fame with her soulful rendition of Woh Humsafar Tha in the TV serial Humsafar, is currently touring Skardu to explore its breathtaking natural landscapes.

 

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Deosai National Park, spanning over 3,000 square kilometers, is known for its rolling plains, sparkling streams, and vibrant wildflowers. Located in the western Himalayas near Nanga Parbat, the name Deosai is believed to be derived from the words Deo (giant) and Sai (shadow), hinting at the mystical aura of the plateau. The park, sitting at an elevation of 3,500 to 5,200 meters, forms part of Conservation International’s Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot.

 

QB gained early recognition in 2011 with her cover of Reshma’s Ankhian Nu Ren De, and later collaborated with Jal for Panchi on Coke Studio. She also lent her voice to the Bollywood film Pink with the track Kaari Kaari, and is known for other Coke Studio hits like Sammi Meri Waar, Laung Gawacha, and Thagyan.