Overview
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah formally reopened the Gulmarg cable car after the original manufacturer inspected and signed off on maintenance and the gearbox replacement.
- The month-long suspension followed a technical failure that stranded tourists and guides and prompted a large multi-agency rescue involving the Army, police, NDRF, SDRF and volunteers.
- Bookings for gondola rides have been reopened on the corporation’s official portal and operators say visitor numbers are expected to rise as confidence returns.
- The gondola corporation awarded Rs 50,000 to recognise rescuers and officials publicly thanked volunteers and security forces for the evacuation work.
- A five-member government committee continues to probe the cause of the malfunction and will issue a report to guide further safety measures and oversight.