Hyderabad Tourist died in Paragliding-Crash in Himachal Kullu District Leads to Pilot’s Arrest

Hyderabad Tourist died in Paragliding-Crash in Himachal Kullu District Leads to Pilot's Arrest

Asif Iqbal | February 12, 2024 | 12:24 AM IST | Accidents, Himachal Pradesh | Follow on Google News

Hyderabad Tourist died in Paragliding-Crash in Himachal Kullu District Leads to Pilot’s Arrest.image/pti

Hyderabad Tourist died in Paragliding-Crash in Himachal Kullu District Leads to Pilot’s Arrest

A tragic incident occurred on Sunday in Himachal’s Kullu district, resulting in the death of a tourist from Hyderabad in a paragliding accident, as reported by the police. The tourism officer revealed that a potential “human error” may have contributed to the unfortunate incident.

In response to the incident, the paragliding pilot has been apprehended, and a magisterial inquiry has been initiated to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, as stated by the tourism officer. Preliminary findings indicate that the pilot may have neglected to properly secure the safety belt of the tourist. Sunaina Sharma, the tourism officer, conveyed to PTI that all necessary approvals were in place for the site and equipment, the pilot was registered, and there were no weather-related concerns.

As a precautionary measure, paragliding activities have been temporarily suspended in the area. The official also mentioned that a case has been registered under IPC sections 336 (act endangering personal safety of others) and 334 (voluntarily causing hurt), leading to the arrest of the pilot. The magisterial inquiry aims to shed light on the details surrounding the incident, providing a comprehensive understanding of the factors that led to the tragic accident.

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