Glider Mishap in Nashik: Army Personnel Injured

An army personnel was injured during hang gliding practice in Nashik, Maharashtra. The incident occurred at Shigva village due to a sudden sink of the glider, resulting in a hard landing and a forearm fracture. The injured was hospitalized and will receive further treatment in Mumbai.

An army personnel sustained injuries in a hang gliding accident during a practice session in Nashik's Shigva village on Thursday morning, according to a Defence release.

The incident took place at around 9:15 a.m., when the glider experienced a sudden sink, leading to a hard landing.

The personnel, identified as Havaldar Gurdev, suffered a fracture in his right forearm. He was promptly transferred to the Military Hospital in Devlali and will be moved to INHS Ashwini in Mumbai for further medical attention.