A swing operator and a worker were arrested on Sunday, a day after the death of an on-duty inspector when a huge ‘tsunami’ swing collapsed in mid-air and collapsed at the Surajkund fair ground. 12 more people were injured in this incident.
Police personnel at the scene of a swing falling at the Surajkund fair in Faridabad. (PTI Photo) (PTI)The incident took place at 6.15 pm on Saturday when around 26 people were riding the swing at the Surajkund International Crafts Fair. The ride suddenly tilted and hit the ground.
Police had earlier registered an FIR against the swing operator and staff, both of whom were booked under Section 105 of the BNS at the Surajkund police station, PTI news agency quoted officials as saying.
“A special investigation team formed to probe the incident has arrested two accused – Mohammad Shakir, a resident of Sirmore district in Himachal Pradesh, and proprietor of Himachal Fun Care who operated the giant swing, and Nitesh from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, who worked under Shakir,” a Faridabad police spokesperson said, citing others to PTI.
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The victim, Inspector Jagadish Prasad (58), died trying to rescue the trapped people, Faridabad Police Commissioner Satender Kumar Gupta told HT. The police said that his body was handed over to the family after the autopsy on Sunday.
All the injured are undergoing treatment at two hospitals, their condition is said to be stable, Gupta said. This was the second Accident at Surajkund fairafter a designer gate collapsed at Entrance No. 2
Haryana Chief Minister has ordered strict adherence to safety standardsHaryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday directed officials to strictly adhere to safety standards at fairs and other public events, to ensure that such accidents do not recur.
Saini said the death and injuries caused by the swing collapse were tragic, adding that an inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the collapse, PTI reported.
Haryana Chief Minister announced financial assistance ₹The state government gives Rs 1 lakh to each of the seriously injured. Saini condoled with the family of Inspector Jagdish Prasad and said the state government stood firmly with his family during this difficult time.
Haryana DGP Ajay Singhal announced the compensation on Saturday ₹1 crore rupees For the intrepid visitorAnd assured a government job to one of his family. DGP said that Prasad will be given the status of martyr.
He also said that swings at the Surajkund fair are checked daily, and a report is prepared, according to PTI. He said that a detailed report will be prepared in this incident and strict action will be taken against those responsible.
Meanwhile, the district administration said the fair would continue on Sunday and the swing area would be cordoned off pending further investigation.
