J-K: Tourists stranded after technical fault hits Gulmarg Gondola
Gulmarg, May 25
Rescue operations are currently underway after the cable car service developed technical fault at the Gulmarg Gondola on Monday with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stating that the "situation is completely under control".
The incident left several tourists temporarily stranded.
The officials, joint teams comprising the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Indian Army, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), along with district administration officers, have been deployed to safely evacuate all stranded passengers.
Authorities confirmed that all cabins remain intact and there is no report of any injury.
The Office of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that the government is closely monitoring the situation and assured that trained rescue teams are on the ground.
"Government is closely monitoring the situation at the Gulmarg Gondola after the cable car service was temporarily halted due to a technical fault. All cabins remain intact and rescue operations to safely evacuate stranded tourists are underway with trained teams on the ground. The situation is completely under control and there is no cause for panic," he said.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir said that administration is monitoring the rescue operation.
"I'm monitoring the rescue operation for tourists stranded in cable car cabins following a technical fault in Gulmarg. I have directed DGP to proceed to the site. Joint rescue team of Police, Army & SDRF & DC, SSP is conducting the operation to ensure the safety of all tourists," he wrote.
More details awaited.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Terrifying experience for those tourists. I've been on that cable car myself—beautiful views but definitely need better maintenance checks. Kudos to the rescue teams for quick response.
Thank God no injuries! Having been to Gulmarg last year, I know how packed those gondolas can get. The joint response by police, army, and SDRF shows good coordination. Hope the stranded tourists get compensation for this harrowing experience. 🌸
This is exactly why we need regular safety audits for all tourist infrastructure in J&K. Our state's beauty brings millions, but one accident can ruin everything. Good that Omar ji and LG are monitoring it personally.
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