Gulmarg, May 25 -- A large-scale rescue operation at the Gulmarg Gondola concluded successfully on Monday after a technical malfunction left multiple cable car cabins stranded mid-air with tourists onboard.

According to the Jammu and Kashmir Police, a total of 62 out of 65 cable cars were affected, while three were not in rotation. Of these, 52 cabins were occupied and 10 were empty at the time of the incident.

"Cable Cars Affected - 62/65 (3 not in rotation). Occupied 52. Parking 10. Cable Cars Evac from Phase 1 Side - 24. Persons evacuated - 148. Cable Cars Evac from Base Side - 22. Persons rescued - 138 (G Base). Total - 286. Gondola car evacuation in progress," the J&K Police said in an update on X.

Director General of Police (DGP)...