The government of Gilgit-Baltistan has set up an inquiry committee to investigate the tragic death of a Pakistani high-altitude porter Muhammad Hassan on K2 last month.
According to some shocking videos and photos on social media, a group of climbers walked past Hassan after he fell off a ledge.
Reportedly, the porter died a few hours later at a narrow path known as the bottleneck, which is 8,200 metres high.
In response to the viral videos, GB’s Tourism, Sports and Culture Deparment set up an investigation committee to look into the matter.
The order, dated August 7, says that some “distressing” videos and photos have been circulating on social media regarding Hassan’s death and it is “crucial to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident.”
