Srinagar, Feb. 23 -- A Russian skier was killed and six others, including a local guide, were rescued after an avalanche hit a group of skiers in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg ski resort on Thursday.

Officials said the avalanche struck the Kongdoori slopes of Gulmarg at around 2 pm, trapping six Russian skiers and the local guide under its debris.They said Gulmarg Ski Patrol of the Tourism Department and J&K Police launched a rescue operation and successfully rescued six Russian skiers and one local guide."Despite the valiant efforts of the rescue team, one Russian skier tragically lost his life due to the avalanche," an official said.He said the rescued persons are currently under the care of the district administration, receiving basic m...