One killed, another critically injured in Pokhara paragliding accident

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A man is seen paragliding in Bandipur of Tanahun district, on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Photo: Madan Wagle/THT

POKHARA: A person lost his life while another sustained critical injuries in a paragliding accident in Pokhara, on Monday.

According to the District Police Office, Kaski, the pilot of the paraglide, Raju Gaire Nepali, 38, of Pokhara-28, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at Metro City Hospital, this afternoon.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajendra Babu Regmi said a female from Budhanilakantha Municipality, who was critically injured in the incident, was referred to Kathmandu for further treatment.

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It has been learnt that the incident occurred around 1.2 kilometres away from the landing spot in the Lake City.

Meanwhile, further investigation into the case is underway, police informed.

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