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Following the paragliding mishap in Dharamshala, which claimed the life of a 19-year-old female from Gujarat, the tourism department has sought a report from the marshals appointed at the Indrunag Paragliding Site near Dharamshala.

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DHARAMSHALA:

The tourist from Gujarat died while taking off at the Indrunag paragliding site on Saturday evening. She fell along with her pilot, who also sustained injuries. The incident occurred around 5 pm on Saturday. She was on a family trip in Dharamshala.

Kangra tourism deputy director Vinay Dhiman stated, "We have requested a report on the incident and will conduct an investigation. Paragliding flights are permitted until sunset. However, whether proper thermals were present at the time of the incident is a matter for investigation and we will thoroughly examine it." Thermals are the rising columns of warm air that provide lift and energy for flight. Paragliders ride these columns of lifting air to gain altitude.

Meanwhile, Dharamshala sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Sanjeev Kumar said that the flight operated within the permitted time frame and the pilot possessed a valid license as well. The operator was also registered with the tourism department of Himachal Pradesh.