Private helicopter carrying tourists develops snag in Gulmarg, rescued safely

STC NEWS DESK
BARAMULLA, MAY 08 (STC): 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, reports quoting 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.
The tourists were brought to safety without any injuries.
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.
Meanwhile, 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.
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.

(Straight Talk Communications)