Srinagar, May 8 (NVI): Several tourists stranded at Sunshine Peak in Gulmarg were safely rescued on Friday after helicopter services were temporarily suspended following a technical snag in a private helicopter, officials said.
Officials said the incident disrupted tourist helicopter operations in the famous ski resort, leaving a number of visitors stranded in the higher reaches of Gulmarg.
The tourists were later evacuated safely with the assistance of Army helicopters after a coordinated rescue operation was launched by the authorities, they said.
Meanwhile, the office of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the Chief Minister appreciated the prompt response and coordinated efforts of the Army and civil administration in ensuring the safe rescue of the stranded tourists.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister also directed the administration to strengthen safety protocols and ensure a safe and secure experience for tourists visiting the region.
He further stressed the need to prevent recurrence of such incidents through better monitoring and precautionary measures, the statement said.(NVI)
