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Noida Resident Dies in Paragliding Accident at Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh
✍️ NDTV
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 02:35 AM
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A man from Noida was killed while paragliding at the popular adventure spot Bir Billing in Himachal Pradesh, officials said.
A resident of Noida lost his life during a paragliding session at Bir Billing, a renowned adventure tourism destination in Himachal Pradesh. According to local authorities, the man fell from his paraglider and could not be revived despite immediate rescue efforts.
Emergency teams from the district administration and the state tourism department arrived at the scene within minutes, but the victim was pronounced dead at the spot. The incident has prompted a review of safety protocols at the site, which hosts both domestic and international adventure enthusiasts.
Police have opened a preliminary inquiry to ascertain the circumstances leading to the fall, including weather conditions and equipment checks. The investigation will also examine whether the operator complied with the mandatory safety guidelines prescribed by the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation.
The tragedy underscores the inherent risks associated with high‑altitude sports and has reignited calls for stricter oversight of adventure activities across the state.
Emergency teams from the district administration and the state tourism department arrived at the scene within minutes, but the victim was pronounced dead at the spot. The incident has prompted a review of safety protocols at the site, which hosts both domestic and international adventure enthusiasts.
Police have opened a preliminary inquiry to ascertain the circumstances leading to the fall, including weather conditions and equipment checks. The investigation will also examine whether the operator complied with the mandatory safety guidelines prescribed by the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation.
The tragedy underscores the inherent risks associated with high‑altitude sports and has reignited calls for stricter oversight of adventure activities across the state.