Gulmarg Gondola closure extended indefinitely

Srinagar, Jun 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Cable Car Corporation (JKCCC) has extended the closure of the Gulmarg Gondola indefinitely, two weeks after a major technical malfunction left more than 300 tourists stranded mid-air and triggered a massive rescue operation.
In a fresh communique, the corporation, stated that the Gondola will remain closed for tourists until further notice as maintenance and safety assessments continue.
“The inconvenience caused is regretted”, reads an official communique.
The Gondola has remained non-operational since May 25, when a technical snag halted services and trapped over 300 tourists in suspended cabins.
A detailed technical inspection of the cable car system followed, while engineers have since been carrying out extensive maintenance work, safety audits and operational checks to ensure the facility is fit for public use before services are restored.
The latest announcement comes days after JKCCC had indicated that the Gondola would remain closed till June 8. However, with maintenance work still underway, the corporation has now withheld any specific timeline for reopening.
Officials said services will resume only after all technical issues are addressed and the system receives the necessary safety clearances. (KNO)