Kashmir Impulse Desk

Srinagar, May 25

A joint rescue operation is currently underway in Gulmarg to ensure the safe evacuation of tourists stranded in cable car cabins following a technical malfunction earlier Monday.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is personally monitoring the situation.

He spoke to the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, and has directed the Director General of Police, Nalin Prabhat, to proceed to the site to oversee the rescue mission.

In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “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 and SDRF and DC, SSP is conducting the operation to ensure the safety of all tourists.”