A vehicle carrying four young tourists from Gujrat, Punjab, who had gone missing during a trip to Gilgit-Baltistan, has finally been traced after a week-long search. According to local authorities, the vehicle had an accident at Ganjay Pari, an area along the Gilgit-Skardu Road. It was located at the bottom of a deep ravine.
Efforts are currently underway to reach the vehicle, as confirmed by the local police. The status of the four tourists has not yet been officially confirmed, while rescue teams are working to access the site.
The four young men were last seen on May 16 before disappearing for over six days. Their disappearance had prompted swift action from the Gilgit-Baltistan government.
In a statement issued earlier, the spokesperson for the GB government confirmed the men had gone missing during a sightseeing trip. The provincial government took immediate notice of the matter, with Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan directing the Inspector General of Police and the Home Secretary to utilize all available resources for their recovery.
Tourist Police and Rescue 1122 teams were actively engaged in search operations throughout the region. The discovery of the accident site has now provided a breakthrough in the case.
Further updates are expected once authorities are able to reach the vehicle and assess the situation.
