Army helicopters rescue tourists stranded at high reaches of Gulmarg

The Indian Army on Friday rescued several tourists who were stranded on the high reaches of Gulmarg due to some technical snag in a private helicopter in which they were travelling. Army helicopters were immediately rushed to rescue the stranded tourists.

Tourist helicopter service in the iconic Gulmarg was temporarily suspended on Friday following a technical fault in a private helicopter that left several tourists stranded at Sunshine Peak.

Officials said that the stranded tourists were later safely evacuated with the assistance of Army helicopters after authorities launched a coordinated rescue operation in the area.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has appreciated the prompt and coordinated efforts of the Army and Civil Administration in safely rescuing tourists stranded in the higher reaches of Gulmarg following a technical snag in a private helicopter.

The Chief Minister commended the swift response and close coordination among all agencies involved in the rescue operation, which ensured the safety and well-being of the stranded tourists.

He further directed the administration to take all necessary measures to strengthen safety protocols and ensure a safe and secure experience for tourists visiting the region, so as to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.

The Chief Minister reiterated the government’s commitment towards safeguarding tourists and maintaining high standards of safety at all tourist destinations across Jammu and Kashmir.