All Tourists Safely Rescued After Gulmarg Gondola Snag, Probe Ordered: CM Omar | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday lauded the efforts of rescue teams and various agencies involved in the safe evacuation of tourists stranded after a technical fault temporarily halted the Gulmarg Gondola service, and ordered a thorough enquiry into the incident.

The Chief Minister said the swift response, close coordination and professionalism displayed during the rescue operation ensured the safe evacuation of all stranded tourists without any major incident.

He said the safety and well-being of tourists and visitors remained the government’s top priority and commended the coordinated efforts of the administration, police, rescue agencies and technical teams for handling the situation efficiently.

Omar Abdullah said the technical fault leading to the disruption would be thoroughly examined and responsibility for any lapses fixed, with appropriate action to follow.

Earlier, acting on the Chief Minister’s directions, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary visited Gulmarg to personally oversee the rescue operation following the temporary suspension of the Gondola service due to the technical snag.

During his visit, the Deputy Chief Minister reviewed the ongoing rescue measures and directed all concerned agencies to ensure the swift, coordinated and safe evacuation of the remaining passengers.