Ahmedabad man dies in paragliding accident in Dharamshala, viral video sparks outrage: ‘no accountability’

The incident was caught on camera and has sparked safety concerns for adventure lovers in India. Many users demanded a ban on such sports in the country due to the lack of expertise among handlers.

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Still don’t get how people trust adventure sports in India. Another life lost in Indrunag Dharamshala — 25 year old Satish from Gujarat. Just months ago a 19 year old girl lost her life at the same spot. The site was closed till September, but flights were still taking place. pic.twitter.com/fPv4XujHzf

— Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) July 14, 2025

Condemning the incident, a user wrote, “Interestingly, paragliding has been banned till September, but what was the administration doing? If they can’t spot massive gliders flying illegally right above, what exactly are they even watching?” Another user commented, “Adventure sports in our country should be renamed as “The Last Ride”.”

“Reckless negligence. Two young lives lost in months, yet no accountability. Adventure shouldn’t mean risking lives due to poor safety enforcement,” a third user reacted.

Authorities said that after the crash, Satish was initially taken to Zonal Hospital in Dharamshala and later referred to Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College in Tanda, Kangra, where he was declared dead, the report said.

This marks the second fatal paragliding incident in Dharamshala this year involving a tourist. In January, a 19-year-old female tourist lost her life in a paragliding accident while taking off from the Indrunag paragliding site in Dharamshala. The same month, paragliding activities in Kullu’s Gadsa got suspended after a tourist from Tamil Nadu fell during the activity and died, while the pilot suffered serious injuries.