Gulmarg Gondola Rescue Operation Successfully Evacuates 80 Tourists
Gulmarg Gondola Rescue: Army, police evacuate 80 stranded tourists
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A coordinated rescue operation involving the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and local authorities successfully evacuated 80 tourists stranded in the Gulmarg Gondola due to a technical fault. All cabins remain intact, and no injuries have been reported.
- 01The rescue operation involved multiple agencies, including the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).
- 02A total of 65 gondola cabins were stranded, with 80 passengers evacuated from 16 cabins.
- 03Authorities confirmed that all cabins are intact, and there are no reported injuries among the stranded tourists.
- 04The Chief Minister's office and the Lieutenant Governor's office are closely monitoring the situation.
- 05Rescue operations are ongoing to evacuate the remaining tourists safely.
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On Monday, a rescue operation was launched at Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, after a technical fault left 65 cabins of the Gondola cable car stranded mid-air with approximately 80 tourists onboard. The Indian Army, in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Police, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local administration, successfully evacuated passengers from 16 cabins. Authorities confirmed that all cabins are intact and there have been no injuries reported. The Indian Army announced on X that large-scale rescue efforts are underway, emphasizing the coordination between various teams. The Jammu and Kashmir Police also mobilized their resources to ensure the safety of the stranded individuals. Both the Chief Minister and the Lieutenant Governor assured the public that the situation is under control and urged calm while the rescue operations continue for the remaining tourists.
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The successful evacuation of stranded tourists ensures safety and prevents potential panic among visitors.
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