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A para jump instructor from the Indian Air Force’s Akash skydiving team succumbed to injuries suffered during a “demo drop” in Agra on Saturday (April 5, 2025), the IAF said.<\/p>\n

According to police, Warrant Officer Ramkumar Tiwari (41) jumped from a helicopter at approximately 9:30 a.m. However, his parachute didn’t open on time due to a technical malfunction, causing him to fall directly to the ground.<\/p>\n

Sources said that the officer died at a military hospital.<\/p>\n

Assistant Commissioner of Police Vinayak Bhosale said, \u201cInformation about the death was received from the Military Hospital at around 12 noon. The Sadar police station has sent the body for postmortem examination.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A Para Jump Instructor from the IAF’s Akash Ganga Skydiving Team succumbed to injuries sustained during a Demo Drop at Agra today. The IAF deeply mourns the loss, and extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, standing firmly with them in this hour of grief.<\/p>\n

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In a post on X, the force said, \u201cA Para Jump Instructor from the IAF\u2019s Akash Ganga Skydiving Team succumbed to injuries sustained during a Demo Drop at Agra today. The IAF deeply mourns the loss, and extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, standing firmly with them in this hour of grief,\u201d the IAF posted on X.<\/p>\n

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Published – April 06, 2025 06:48 am IST<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n