Two paragliding pilots were rescued by helicopter on Sunday after their paraglider crashed following takeoff from Bir Billing in the remote mountain area of Baijnath sub-division of Kangra district.
Details of the Incident
Arun Singh from Rajasthan sustained serious injuries, while Ranjan Gupta was left stranded after getting stuck in a tree in the remote Guran Dhar area of Baijnath. Both were airlifted to safety in a coordinated operation involving the police, local rescue teams, and the Indian Air Force, said Kangra deputy commissioner Hemraj Bairwa.
Challenges in Rescue Operation
Bairwa stated that the accident occurred in inaccessible terrain with no road connectivity, prompting authorities to seek immediate IAF assistance. He added that the terrain was so rugged that reaching the site on foot could have taken hours, making aerial rescue the only viable option.
Both paragliders have been admitted to a hospital in Palampur, where treatment is ongoing. The swift response of the rescue teams ensured that the pilots received timely medical attention despite the difficult conditions.
