Body recovered from glacier in Kohistan after 28 years

KOHISTAN (Dunya News) - The body of a man, who went missing in a snowstorm nearly three decaded ago, has been recovered from a glacier in the Kohistan region.

Some local shepherds spotted a human body near the edge of the melting Lady Pals glacier.

The body was identified as that of Naziruddin, son of Behram, who had gone missing 28 years ago during a snowstorm.

Notably, the body was recovered in a preserved state.

Naziruddin disappeared in 1997 after reportedly falling from a horse in the area.

Despite an extensive search at that time, he was eventually declared missing.

At the time of recovery, the body still had a waistcoat and an identity card was found in the pocket, which confirmed his identity.

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As the glacier began to melt lately, local shepherds spotted human remains at its edge. Nearby residents quickly notified the authorities. Upon investigation, it was confirmed to be the same individual whose trail had gone cold decades ago.

The discovery has left the local community in a state of shock and mixed emotions.

Elders vividly recall the day Naziruddin rode off on horseback – and never returned.

After nearly three decades of painful waiting and unanswered questions, they were finally able to bury their loved one and find some peace.