Overview
- Trisha Bijwe, 12, fell about 30 feet when the harness rope broke and is now stable after surgery for multiple fractures
- Youth and sports minister Yadvendra Goma confirmed the zipline operator lacked required permissions and ordered strict action
- DGP Ashok Tiwari instructed all district SPs to carry out regular safety inspections and mechanical checks at adventure spots
- The Manali accident follows recent ziplining failures elsewhere in India, underscoring gaps in oversight and regulation
- Experts call for mandatory trial runs, detailed equipment logs and routine audits to prevent further mishaps