Overview

• The July crash that killed a 27-year-old Gujarat tourist was the latest in more than a dozen paragliding fatalities in Himachal Pradesh over the past 30 months
• A panel led by the Dharamshala sub-divisional magistrate has been formed to investigate the incident’s causes and potential regulatory and safety lapses
• Officials allege the tandem flight took off from a non-notified site in violation of HP Aero-Sports Rules 2022 and court orders mandating marshals at certified locations
• Show-cause notices have been issued to both the pilot and the operating company pending their responses and any legal action
• The state government enforced a ban on all adventure activities from July 15 to September 15 to curb monsoon-season risks and unauthorized operations