The morning sun had risen. The sea waves were giving a feeling of peace in Cree Plateau, Kerry, Pernem of Goa. Paragliding equipment flying in the sky was capturing the thrill and happiness of the tourists. But, little did anyone know that a horrific accident related to these heights would destroy two lives.
This pleasant morning of 19 January turned into a painful accident within a few moments. 27-year-old Shivani from Pune and 26-year-old pilot Suman Nepali suddenly crashed while flying in the air. Both of them died on the spot.
What was the reason for the accident?
As the police investigation progressed, a horrifying truth came to light. This accident was not just a technical fault of the equipment. This was the result of negligence, ignorance of rules, and adventure sports being operated without permission. Initial investigation revealed that the paragliding company had neither made adequate security arrangements nor taken any permission from the administration.
The consequences of ignoring safety standards
According to local police, the safety equipment required for both the pilot and the tourist were not able to function properly. A few minutes after the flight, the paragliding equipment became unbalanced in the air and both of them fell straight to the ground. The local people present nearby immediately started rescue operations, but his life could not be saved due to falling from height.
Broken support of two families
Shivani was a happy-go-lucky girl from Pune who dreamed of having this exciting experience on her Goa holidays. This became the last journey of his life. On the other hand, Suman Nepali, who was a trained pilot and the sole breadwinner of his family, also became a victim of this accident.
Arrest of company owner and administrative action
The police reached the spot and found that this operation was completely illegal. The owner of this paragliding company operating without permission has been arrested. A case of culpable homicide has been registered against him. Also, the Goa administration has ordered an investigation into all adventure sports activities.
questions that arise now
This accident has raised big questions regarding the safety standards at a tourist destination like Goa. Will strict rules be implemented for the safety of tourists in adventure sports? Will the administration give priority to monitoring these games, or will such incidents continue to happen again and again?
lessons that must be learned
This tragedy is not only the death of two lives, but also the death of their dreams. This accident is a reminder of how heavy the cost of ignoring safety in order to enjoy adventure can be. This incident in a popular tourist destination like Goa is a reminder that safety should come first in adventure sports.
