(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) A 26-year-old woman from Hyderabad met with a fatal accident while indulging in the thrill of paragliding during her trip to Manali, Himachal Pradesh. Identified as Navya from Zaheerabad in Telangana's Sangareddy district, she tragically lost her life after an unexpected fall from the sky onto the ground of a terraced house.
The unfortunate mishap occurred in Manali's Kullu region while Navya was participating in a paragliding adventure. Reports from police officials suggest that she lost control mid-air, leading to the devastating fall from a significant height onto the floor of an RCC building.
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The pilot responsible for the ill-fated flight has been taken into custody following the incident. Law enforcement authorities swiftly registered a case in connection with the tragic event. Furthermore, investigations revealed that the equipment used for the paragliding activity was duly registered and approved.
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Speaking on the matter, Sunaina Sharma, an official from the Tourism Department, attributed the disaster to human error. The incident has prompted Kullu District Collector Torul S Ravish to order a thorough investigation into the matter. An FIR has been lodged under Sections 336 and 334 of the Indian Penal Code.
As a precautionary measure, all paragliding activities in Dobhi village of the district have been temporarily suspended in the wake of this tragic occurrence.
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