Baramulla, May 08: A group of tourists were stranded in the upper reaches of Gulmarg on Friday afternoon after a private helicopter carrying them to Sunshine Peak developed a technical snag mid-operation, officials said.
Soon after the incident, rescue teams comprising personnel from the Army, local police and civil administration launched a coordinated operation to ensure the safe evacuation of all passengers.
Officials said the tourists were brought to safety without any injuries.
Reacting to the incident, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah appreciated the swift response of the rescue teams and commended the coordination between the Army and civil administration.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister said he appreciated the “prompt and coordinated efforts” in rescuing the stranded tourists in the higher reaches of Gulmarg after the helicopter developed a technical fault.
He also directed the administration to strengthen safety protocols and take all necessary measures to ensure a safe and secure experience for tourists visiting the Valley.
Chief Executive Officer of the Gulmarg Development Authority, Tariq Ahmad, confirmed that all passengers were evacuated safely.
“The chopper developed a technical snag. Following the information, the Army and civil administration carried out rescue efforts and evacuated all passengers safely,” he said.
