Kashmir’s iconic gondola under scanner after another mid-air breakdown
Gulmarg’s world-famous Gondola has once again landed in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Gulmarg’s world-famous Gondola has once again landed in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Several tourists stranded at the high reaches of Gulmarg due to some technical snag in a private helicopter in which they were flying on Friday were rescued by the Army. Helicopters were used by the Army for the rescue mission.
Around 400 athletes are competing at the Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg, where events in skiing and snowboarding will be held over the next four days.
The Ladakh UT also experienced widespread snow.
The deceased have been identified as Liaqat Ahmad (27) and Ishfaq Ahmad Khatana (33), both residents of Chadoosa in Baramulla district.
The women’s mountain ski event at Kongdoori Phase 1 in Gulmarg coincided with the ongoing 4th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games.
The skiers from Russia, who were trapped when the avalanche hit the area, were rescued, one of them in an injured condition.
Twenty states and Union Territories are competing in the Alpine Ski, Nordic Ski, and snowboarding while ten states are competing in the Ski Mountaineering competitions.
The rescue operation launched on Thursday evening was completed during the wee hours at 3 am on Friday.
The grand gala event will have a lasting impact on the history of the Baramulla district as there will be no curbs anywhere in the city with schools, colleges and the markets remaining open.
