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Successful Rescue Operation Evacuates 286 Tourists from Gulmarg Gondola
Gulmarg Gondola Rescue: All 286 Stranded Tourists Safely Evacuated
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A rescue operation in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, successfully evacuated 286 tourists stranded in cable cars due to a gearbox failure. The operation, involving multiple agencies including the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Indian Army, lasted approximately 6.5 hours under adverse weather conditions, concluding with all tourists safely evacuated by 8 PM.
- 01A total of 62 out of 65 cable cars were affected, with 52 occupied by tourists during the incident.
- 02The rescue operation involved over 15 teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), local police, and the Indian Army's 9 Rajputana Rifles.
- 03The malfunction was caused by a gearbox failure, which halted operations around 1 PM.
- 04The operation commenced at 2 PM and was completed by 8 PM, despite challenging weather conditions including rain and hail.
- 05Chief Minister Omar Abdullah commended the rescue teams for their swift and coordinated response, ensuring no injuries were reported.
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On Monday, a large-scale rescue operation at the Gulmarg Gondola in Jammu and Kashmir successfully evacuated 286 tourists stranded due to a technical malfunction. The incident involved 62 out of 65 cable cars, with 52 occupied by tourists. The operation began around 2 PM and lasted approximately 6.5 hours, facing challenging weather conditions including rain and hail. The Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Indian Army, and other agencies, worked collaboratively to ensure the safe evacuation of all tourists by 8 PM. No injuries were reported during the incident, which was triggered by a gearbox failure that halted the gondola's operations. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah praised the coordination and professionalism of the rescue teams, while an inquiry into the incident will be conducted to address any lapses.
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The successful evacuation of stranded tourists ensured their safety and highlighted the effectiveness of emergency response teams in challenging conditions.
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