Massive avalanche hits upper reaches of Gulmarg ski resort

Tragedy has struck in the high reaches of the Afarwat peak, with a massive avalanche being reported at a Gulmarg skiing resort in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.

"Avalanche hit the Afarwat peak #HapathKhud at famous ski resort in #Gulmarg. Rescue operation has been launched by Baramulla Police along with other agencies. Reports of some skiers being trapped are being corroborated. More details shall follow," a spokesman of the Baramulla district police tweeted.

Reports say that four people including two foreign skiers and two guides are missing.