A joyride collapsed at Surajkund Mela in Faridabad, Haryana on Saturday, 7 February. A police inspector, who attempted to save people after noticing the ride was tilting, was declared dead, and 13 others were injured, according to a report by ANI.
Faridabad DC Ayush Sinha mentioned that an FIR would be filed against the ride operator. Explaining the incident, Sinha told the news portal, “At about 6.15 pm, an unfortunate incident occurred here. A joyride collapsed at Surajkand. In this incident, around 13 people got injured. They have been rushed to the hospital in an ambulance.
As soon as the accident occurred, shopkeepers and policemen from nearby areas rushed to rescue the victim. Among them was Inspector Prasad, the security in-charge of the swing complex, a senior police officer.
He added, “A Police Inspector was declared brought dead, he had tried to save people when the joyride began tilting. But a part of the joyride hit him in the face and head. Others are under treatment. Action will be taken against the joyride operator…FIR will be registered, and an investigation will be done.”
After the incident, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini extended his condolences to the family of the deceased police inspector and informed that authorities have been instructed to take proper care of the injured.
In a post on the social media platform All possible assistance to the injured and their families.”
More details about the victim and legal actions are awaited.
