30-year-old Sanjay Gairola tripped and fell as he ran towards the Governor's convoy to usher him into the ground, officials here said.
He was rushed to the Doon hospital where he was detected with an injury in the head. However, his condition is out of danger, doctors at the hospital said.
Soon after the Republic Day function was over, the Governor, Chief Minister Harish Rawatand DGP B S Siddhu visited the hospital to enquire about the commando's condition and instructed doctors there to provide him with the best medical care available.