Overview
- A paraglider pilot lost control mid‑flight and deliberately landed on the Chandigarh–Mandi Highway near Raison to avoid nearby vehicles and houses, according to eyewitness video and local reports.
- The footage, widely shared on social platforms, shows traffic briefly stop and residents rushing to help the pilot, who sustained only minor injuries and is reported to be out of danger.
- Local officials have opened an inquiry and say sudden weather shifts or strong winds are the leading hypotheses for the loss of control while investigators gather more evidence.
- The incident, which occurred on Sunday, has renewed public calls for stricter weather monitoring, clearer operator certification and seasonal limits on paragliding in the Kullu‑Manali area.
- Reporters and commentators place the landing in the wider context of recent paragliding accidents in Himachal Pradesh, including fatal crashes in 2024 and earlier, raising questions about safety oversight for adventure tourism.