55-Year-Old Paraglider Goes Missing in Chitral

In practice, a search operation resumed early Friday for a 55-year-old paraglider who went missing in the Barum hills of Oveer Valley in Upper Chitral after bad weather disrupted a group flight.

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Notably, the missing paraglider, identified as Asif Mehmood of Wah Cantt, was among six individuals who took off from Zaini Pass near Terichmir peak in the Hindu Kush on Thursday afternoon. Pakistan Wins Four Medals at World Nomad Games 2026.

According to Zahiruddin Baber, president of the Paragliders Association Upper Chitral, weather conditions deteriorated regarding an hour into the flight. While Mehmood continued flying toward Chitral city, five members of the group, including Baber, managed to land safely.

In practice, the association remained in radio contact with Mehmood for around one-and-a-half hours after takeoff. His signal afterwards went offline, raising worries that he may have crashed or been forced to create an emergency landing in the rugged Barum hills. Body of Mountaineer Recovered From Falak Sar Peak After 54 Days.

Rescue 1122 introduced a search operation after his disappearance. Nevertheless, the operation had to be suspended overnight due to darkness and poor visibility.

Meanwhile, the search resumed early Friday, with local volunteers and administration authorities additionally assisting rescue teams in the tough mountainous terrain.

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Taken together, the developments around 55-Year-Old Paraglider Goes Missing in Chitral point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.