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A paraglider crash-landed on a busy highway in Manali, prompting concerns over adventure sports during the monsoon. The viral video has sparked debate on safety and accountability
A viral video shows a paraglider landing on a busy highway in Manali (Image-X/@iNikhilSaini)
A shocking video of a paraglider crash-landing in the middle of a busy highway in Manali has gone viral on social media, with many questioning why paragliding activities are still being allowed despite the ongoing monsoon.
The clip was shared on X by user Nikhil Saini, who questioned why paragliding activities are still being permitted despite the onset of heavy rains. Sharing the video, Saini wrote, “First doubt… if a car had hit him after he fell in the middle of the highway, would the driver have been held guilty? And with the monsoon already here, why are paragliding activities still being allowed?”
He further argued that adventure activities such as paragliding should be suspended during the monsoon, saying they “must be prohibited strictly” until weather conditions become safer.
Although the paraglider’s condition was not immediately known, the video quickly gained traction, with many users expressing concern over how the landing took place on an active highway and whether adequate safety measures were in place.
Several users also debated who would have been legally responsible had the paraglider been struck by a passing vehicle after landing on the road.
One user commented, “Safety and skills in this sort of sport is not something you learn by watching YouTube videos nor with crash instructions steps!” suggesting that inadequate training or poor preparation could have contributed to the dangerous situation.
Another user weighed in on the legal aspect, writing, “Car driver won’t be responsible at all!”
First doubt… if a car had hit him after he fell in the middle of the highway, would the driver have been held guilty? And with the monsoon already here, why are paragliding activities still being allowed? pic.twitter.com/DHXBaR7XSG— Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) July 5, 2026
A third user criticised what they believed was the growing commercialisation of tourism in the hills, commenting, “Greed… Pahadis are overtaken by pure greed. 20 saal mai DNA hi change ho gaya aisa lagta hai. A couple of decades pahad pe jaate the to aisa lagta tha ki kisi Utopia Mai chale gaye jahan log itne nischal svabhav ke hain .but now…”
Questioning the circumstances of the incident, another user wrote, “First question,How did he even landed on the road ? Can’t control winds,” pointing to the unpredictable nature of wind conditions during paragliding.
Not everyone agreed on who would be at fault if an accident involving a vehicle had occurred. One user sarcastically remarked, “The guilty is & always shall be car, bus and truck in that order,” adding another perspective to the debate surrounding accountability.
As the clip continued to circulate online, many users called for stricter enforcement of safety regulations and weather-related restrictions on adventure sports.
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