Seven of a family killed as car plunges into Indus River near Skardu.

ISLAMABAD -- Seven members of a family, including a newly-married army aviation officer, lost their lives after their car fell into Indus River in Kharmang area of Skardu on Thursday. According to police, tThe car plunged into the river after the driver of the vehicles lost control while negotiating a dangerous turn at Bunbong Pardi on Kharmang-Kargil Road. The victims included army captain pilot Hassan, his wife Dr Samina and five of their relatives. Thie were retrieved while search for the remaining bodies was still under way.

According to police, the pilot, his wife and their relatives were travelling to Skardu from the Olding area of Kharmang district in the car...