Helicopter Rescue Saves Two Paragliders in Remote Kangra Terrain
By Arvind Sharma
DHARAMSALA: Two paragliders involved in an accident in the remote Guran Dhar area of Kangra district were successfully rescued in a coordinated operation involving helicopter assistance, district authorities said on Sunday.
Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa informed that one of the paragliders, Arun Singh from Rajasthan, sustained serious injuries, while the other, Ranjan Gupta from Gujarat, was left stranded in a tree. Both had taken off from Bir Billing.
Given the absence of road connectivity and the difficult terrain, authorities sought immediate assistance from the Air Force. A helicopter was deployed to carry out the rescue operation, enabling swift evacuation of both individuals from the site.
Following the rescue, both paragliders were admitted to Vivekananda Hospital in Palampur, where they are currently undergoing treatment.
Officials said the accident occurred in an inaccessible mountainous area under the Baijnath subdivision, making ground-based rescue efforts time-consuming and risky. The operation was carried out through coordinated efforts of the district administration, police, local rescue teams, and the Air Force.
Authorities highlighted that the prompt deployment of aerial support was crucial in ensuring the timely and safe evacuation of the victims.
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