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Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Indian Express
Ahmedabad man dies in paragliding accident in Dharamshala, viral video sparks outrage: ‘no accountability'
A 25-year-old tourist from Gujarat's Ahmedabad lost his life in a paragliding accident near Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh Sunday evening. According to reports, the incident occurred during the take-off at Bangotu, which is located above the Indrunag paragliding zone. The deceased was identified as Satish. The accident took place around 4 pm while he was vacationing with his cousin. Satish and the pilot sustained serious injuries in the crash, which occurred shortly after take-off. While the pilot survived, the Ahmedabad resident succumbed to his injuries later in the evening, India Today reported. The incident was caught on camera and has sparked safety concerns for adventure lovers in India. Many users demanded a ban on such sports in the country due to the lack of expertise among handlers. Watch here: Still don't get how people trust adventure sports in India. Another life lost in Indrunag Dharamshala — 25 year old Satish from Gujarat. Just months ago a 19 year old girl lost her life at the same spot. The site was closed till September, but flights were still taking place. — Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) July 14, 2025 Condemning the incident, a user wrote, 'Interestingly, paragliding has been banned till September, but what was the administration doing? If they can't spot massive gliders flying illegally right above, what exactly are they even watching?' Another user commented, 'Adventure sports in our country should be renamed as 'The Last Ride'.' 'Reckless negligence. Two young lives lost in months, yet no accountability. Adventure shouldn't mean risking lives due to poor safety enforcement,' a third user reacted. Authorities said that after the crash, Satish was initially taken to Zonal Hospital in Dharamshala and later referred to Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College in Tanda, Kangra, where he was declared dead, the report said. This marks the second fatal paragliding incident in Dharamshala this year involving a tourist. In January, a 19-year-old female tourist lost her life in a paragliding accident while taking off from the Indrunag paragliding site in Dharamshala. The same month, paragliding activities in Kullu's Gadsa got suspended after a tourist from Tamil Nadu fell during the activity and died, while the pilot suffered serious injuries.
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Gujarat tourist, 25, falls during take-off, dies in paragliding mishap in Himachal's Dharamshala
A 25-year-old tourist died in a paragliding accident while taking off from a non-notified site at Bangotu, which is above the Indrunag paragliding site near Dharamshala on Sunday evening, officials said on Monday. This is the second such incident in Dharamshala this year in which a tourist was killed in a paragliding mishap.(PTI/ Representational) The deceased was identified as Satish from Ahmedabad in Gujarat. He was on a tandem flight and fell during take-off along with his pilot who also sustained injuries. This is the second such incident in Dharamshala this year in which a tourist was killed in a paragliding mishap. Also read | Paragliding activities in Himachal to be suspended The incident occurred around 3.30 pm on Sunday. Police officials said that the tourist was on a family trip in Dharamshala. The injured tourist was first taken to Zonal Hospital in Dharamshala from where he was referred to Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, in Kangra, where he succumbed to his injuries. 'Paragliding site was not notified' Kangra district tourism development officer Vinay Dhiman said, 'The preliminary inquiry suggests that the tandem flight's take-off was done from a site which is not notified, which is a complete violation of HP Aero-Sports Rules 2022, and the order of the high court wherein it has been mentioned that no site can be operated without a marshal. Neither this site is notified, nor was there any marshal present there." He added, "We have asked the district administration to take cognisance of the incident. We have issued show-cause notices to both pilot and the operator and appropriate action will be taken as per the law after their response is received.' Meanwhile, police officials also said that they are investigating the incident. Earlier this year, a 19-year-old female tourist also died in a paragliding accident on January 19 while taking off at the Indrunag paragliding site in Dharamshala.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Himachal seeking to boost healthcare through facilities for robotic surgery
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a transformation in the health sector, as Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's vision of providing world-class medical facilities to the people is now becoming a reality, an official release said. The Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities at Chamiyana in Shimla is set to become the first medical institute in the state where surgeries will be performed using the latest robotic technology. A state-of-the-art surgical robot , procured at Rs 28 crore on the lines of AIIMS Delhi, has already arrived at Chamiyana, and the installation process will be completed by July, after which surgeries using this advanced technology will begin. Principal of the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities at Chamiyana, Dr Brij Lal, today here said that robotic surgery would benefit both patients and doctors. He explained that only a very small incision is required in robotic procedures, which means less blood loss and minimal need for transfusions. The patients experience less pain, recover faster and can be discharged from the hospital sooner. The surgeons, too, will benefit from this technology as robotic systems would provide them better precision and control. They do not feel fatigued even during long surgeries, which allows them to perform more procedures in less time. The system also offers a clear and magnified 3D view inside narrow and complex areas of the body and reduces the chances of any errors, the release said. Following the directions of the Chief Minister, the robotic surgery equipment will soon be delivered to Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda as well. Thereafter, the machines will be installed in IGMC Shimla, Medical College Hamirpur and other government medical colleges in a phased manner. This will benefit thousands of patients across the state and reduce the need to travel outside Himachal for expensive surgeries, the release said.
