An army helicopter springs into action to rescue eight individuals, including six schoolchildren, who found themselves stranded mid-air when a chairlift’s cable broke down in Allai Tehsil, Battagram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The situation unfolded on Tuesday, prompting swift response efforts. With no other viable option, a Pakistan Army helicopter was dispatched for the challenging rescue operation. The safety and well-being of the stranded passengers, especially the children, remain the top priority.
Eyewitnesses recount the nerve-wracking moments as the chairlift experienced cable breakages in succession, leaving passengers in a precarious situation. Efforts are underway to ensure their swift and secure evacuation.
Local authorities, including district police officers and community leaders, are pooling resources to oversee the successful rescue operation.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar deems the situation alarming and issues directives to expedite the safe rescue and evacuation of the stranded individuals. Additionally, safety inspections of similar private chairlifts are mandated to prevent such incidents in the future.
