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A Nepal Army man injured during parachute jump
A Nepal Army man was injured during a parajump on Monday while participating in the Army day.
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Published at : March 4, 2019
Updated at : March 5, 2019 06:58
Kathmandu
A Nepal Army man was injured during a parajump on Monday while participating in the Army day.
The identity of the injured parajumper is yet to be established.
The incident occurred after he lost control of the parachute and landed outside the specified area.
According to Nepal Army spokesperson Yam Prasad Dhakal, the injured parajumper was immediately rushed to the hospital. “He is out of danger,” Dhakal told the Post.
Nepal Army personnel demonstrate their skills at Tundikhel, Kathmandu to mark the Army Day.
The Army has been observing the Army Day on the occasion of Mahashivaratri festival since 1991.
Video: Bidur Man Dongol
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