A Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) Naib Subedar, who sustained serious injuries in a landslide relief operation, embraced martyrdom, ISPR said on Saturday.

According to the military media wing, a landslide near Gonar Farm, Chillas blocked Karakoram Highway for all types of traffic on 4 April.

ISPR said: "In order to help the affected traffic and stranded people, a detachment of FWOrganisation (FWO) headed by Naib Subedar Khalid and 2 soldiers immediately reached the site and started the clearance. During the process of clearance, another slide was triggered that critically injured the detachment.”

It added: “However, Naib Subedar Khalid succumbed to the critical injuries and embraced shahadat on 6 April. Sapper Waseem and Lance Naik Azmat are recovering

 “The nation is grateful for their service and dedication to assist people. Pakistan Army remains committed to serving the nation against all adversities.”