Gurugram: A police inspector was killed and at least 12 visitors were injured when a ferry collapsed at the ongoing 39th Surajkund International Crafts Festival in Haryana’s Faridabad on Saturday evening, police said.
The deceased has been identified as Inspector Jagdish Prasad posted at Palwal, who was currently posted in Faridabad for the security of the fair. (Representative photo)The deceased has been identified as Inspector Jagdish Prasad posted at Palwal, who was currently posted in Faridabad for the security of the fair.
The accident took place between 6 pm and 6:30 pm. A video of the ride collapsing, captured by a bystander, went viral online Faridabad Police Commissioner Satender Kumar Gupta, Deputy Commissioner Ayush Sinha and other senior police officials were present at the spot.
Gupta said the inspector was involved in rescue operations when the debris fell on him, sustaining severe head injuries.
“He was also taken to hospital but died during treatment. All the injured are undergoing treatment in two different hospitals,” he said.
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Terming the incident as sad and unfortunate, Haryana Tourism Minister Arvind Sharma said an inquiry has been ordered to determine the culpability of those whose negligence led to the ferry collapse at the fair on Saturday evening. “All the victims are being given the best medical care,” Sharma said.
