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Greater Noida tourist dies after falling from paragliding flight in Himachal Pradesh
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 06:12 PM
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A tourist from Greater Noida lost his life after falling from a paragliding kite just six minutes into the flight in Himachal Pradesh, officials said.
A tourist hailing from Greater Noida was participating in a paragliding activity in Himachal Pradesh when the accident occurred. Six minutes after take‑off, the flyer fell from the canopy and sustained fatal injuries.
Local rescue teams were dispatched to the site promptly, and the body was recovered shortly thereafter. Authorities have opened an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the fall and to assess safety measures at the venue.
The incident has raised concerns among adventure‑sport operators and tourists about the adequacy of safety protocols during high‑altitude activities in the state.
State officials have urged operators to review equipment checks and pilot qualifications to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Local rescue teams were dispatched to the site promptly, and the body was recovered shortly thereafter. Authorities have opened an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the fall and to assess safety measures at the venue.
The incident has raised concerns among adventure‑sport operators and tourists about the adequacy of safety protocols during high‑altitude activities in the state.
State officials have urged operators to review equipment checks and pilot qualifications to prevent similar tragedies in the future.