Advertisement“Today, it is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak. What happened on Broad Peak? AdvertisementThe team was attempting to scale the Broad Peak, located in Pakistan’s Karakoram range near K2. AdvertisementALSO WATCH:The bodies were airlifted to Skardu, he said, adding that rescue operation was suspended late Friday due to adverse weather conditions in the region. AdvertisementThe search and rescue operation was resumed early Saturday, with a three-member civil rescue team led by renowned mountaineer Sarbaz Khan involved, and Pakistan Army helicopters also deployed.