Himachal: Pilot killed in paragliding accident at Bir Billing
Dharamshala (HP) (PTI): An experienced pilot was killed when a tandem paraglider developed a technical malfunction shortly after take off and crashed near the road below the launch site in Kangra district, officials said.
The incident occurred at the internationally renowned Bir Billing paragliding site.
The accident occurred on Friday evening when a tandem paraglider took off from the Billing launch point.
According to officials of the Bir Billing Paragliding Association, the paraglider developed a technical malfunction shortly after take off, lost balance mid-air, and crashed near the road below the launch site. The pilot died while the accompanying tourist sustained injuries.
The pilot, identified as Mohan Singh, a resident of Barot in Mandi district, was critically injured in the crash.
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Local residents and rescue teams rushed to the spot and shifted both the pilot and the tourist to a hospital.
However, Singh succumbed to his injuries on way to the hospital, while the tourist was reported to be out of danger after receiving first aid.
A case has been registered, and an investigation has been initiated to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Authorities are examining whether the incident was caused by a technical fault, human error, or weather-related factors.
The incident has once again raised serious concerns about safety arrangements at adventure sports destinations, especially regarding regular equipment checks, pilot certification, and strict adherence to safety protocols.
District Tourism Development Officer, Kangra, Vinay Kumar said all documents and information related to the accident have been sought from the marshals and technical advisors stationed at the site.
"Further action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation report," he said.
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Telugu actors’ talent should shine in Hollywood too: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who inaugurated Telugu superstar Allu Arjun’s movie theatre complex ‘Allu Cinemas’ in the city on Thursday, said that Allu Arjun should aim at Hollywood movies, now that he has starred in pan-India movies.
The CM added that the state government aims to make the film industry a part of Telangana’s success story, news agencies have reported.
Stressing that the talent of an artiste is more important than language in the film industry, Reddy said, “Language barriers in the film industry have gone a long time ago, and only talent makes the difference. Allu Arjun has become a notable face in Pan India movies; he should now excel in Hollywood.”
Expressing his pride on the success of Telugu movies, the CM said, “Till now, we used to compare our Telugu movies with Bollywood only in terms of collections. Telugu film industry should be in a position to compete with Hollywood. Our sound (Telugu actors’ talent) should reach there also.”
Further, Reddy lauded the efforts of the actor and his family to build the movie theatre complex.
