Srinagar, June 11 -- Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday formed a five-member committee probe into the circumstances that led to the malfunctioning of Gulmarg cable car services last month.

The committee, headed by Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited managing director, Mahmood Ahmad Shah, has been asked to submit its report within 10 days.

On May 25, the Gulmarg cable car services, popularly known as Gondola rides, developed a technical snag that left more than 300 tourists stranded mid-air. They were evacuated after a massive rescue operation launched by the army, police, the National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster Response Force.

Commissioner/secretary to the government, M Raju, informed regarding the...