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IAF Helicopter Rescues Two Paragliders Stuck in Himachal Hills

Two paragliders, Arun Singh and Ranjan Gupta, met with an accident in the remote Guran Dhar area of Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district. Due to inaccessible terrain, the state government requested an IAF helicopter for rescue. The air force successfully evacuated both individuals, with Arun Singh sustaining serious injuries and Ranjan Gupta found trapped in a tree. Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa confirmed both were shifted to Vivekanand Hospital in Palampur for treatment.

Key Points: IAF Rescues Two Paragliders in Himachal Pradesh

  • Two paragliders met with accident in Baijanath hilly terrain
  • IAF helicopter used due to lack of road access
  • Arun Singh seriously injured, Ranjan Gupta trapped in tree
  • Both evacuated safely to Palampur hospital
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Himachal Pradesh: IAF rescues two paragliders stuck in hilly terrain of Baijanath area

Indian Air Force helicopter rescues two paragliders trapped in remote hilly terrain of Baijanath, Himachal Pradesh. One injured, both evacuated safely.

"Both paragliders were successfully brought to safety and shifted to Vivekanand Hospital in Palampur - Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa"

Dharmshala, April 27

A major rescue operation was carried out in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district after two paragliders met with an accident in a remote mountainous area, officials said.

Responding to reports of the mishap in the Guran Dhar area under Baijnath subdivision, authorities on Sunday launched a rescue and relief operation in the difficult terrain. Due to the lack of road connectivity and the inaccessibility of the region, the state government sought helicopter assistance to evacuate the stranded individuals.

One of the injured, identified as Arun Singh, a resident of Rajasthan, sustained serious injuries in the accident. The other paraglider, Ranjan Gupta, was found trapped in a tree following the crash, according to officials.

A special rescue mission was carried out with the assistance of an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter, enabling authorities to safely evacuate both individuals from the site.

Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa said that through coordinated efforts of the administration and rescue teams, both paragliders were successfully brought to safety and shifted to Vivekanand Hospital in Palampur, where they are undergoing treatment.

Further details on their condition are awaited.

- ANI

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Sarah B
This is why adventure sports need stricter regulations. Paragliding in remote areas without proper emergency protocols is risky. Happy they were rescued, but we need better safety measures.
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Rajesh Q
Good job by the authorities. But I wonder why people take such risks without proper gear or backup plans. The IAF helicopter must have cost a lot - hope the rescued individuals contribute to the expenses.
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Nisha Z
Hats off to the IAF team! ❤️ The way they navigate these mountains is incredible. Hope Arun Singh and Ranjan Gupta recover fully. Also, Baijnath area is beautiful but treacherous - glad this had a happy ending.
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Amanda J
Impressive coordination between state authorities and IAF. This shows what our emergency services can achieve when they work together. Let's hope the injured make a full recovery soon.
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Kavya N
Himachal Pradesh government should invest in better emergency infrastructure in these remote areas. Relying on IAF for every rescue isn't sustainable. Also, adventure tourism operators need to be held accountable for safety.
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Michael C
Great rescue operation! The IAF always steps up in times of need. These paragliders must be so relieved. Hope the authorities also investigate what caused the accident to prevent future incidents.

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