Greater Noida tourist dies after falling during paragliding in Himachal's Bir Billing
A 26-year-old tourist from Greater Noida died following a paragliding accident in the Bir-Billing region of Himachal Pradesh. Local police have registered an FIR against the pilot as an investigation into the incident begins.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding safety standards and regulation in the adventure tourism industry in India.
DHARAMSHALA: A 26-year-old tourist from Greater Noida died after reportedly falling during a paragliding flight in the Bir-Billing hills of Himachal Pradesh, police said.The deceased was visiting Himachal Pradesh with his sister and three cousins.According to police, information about the incident was received through the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS)-112 helpline on November 10.According to news agency ANI, the information came from a friend of the deceased, who reported that he had fallen while paragliding…
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