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Operator Arrested After Surajkund Mela Ride Collapse That Killed Police Inspector

Police booked the case under culpable homicide provisions, with a special team reviewing safety compliance.

Overview

  • Faridabad Police arrested Mohammad Shakir, proprietor of Himachal Fun Care, and associate Nitesh after a ‘Tsunami’ swing snapped mid-air and crashed on February 7.
  • Inspector Jagdish Prasad, 58–59, died while rescuing trapped riders; he will receive martyr status, with ₹1 crore compensation and a government job for a family member, and ₹1 lakh aid was announced for the seriously injured.
  • An SIT led by DCP (Crime) Mukesh Kumar was formed to determine cause, fix responsibility, and assess adherence to safety norms, alongside a parallel administrative inquiry with technical experts.
  • Authorities said roughly 19 people were on the ride when it failed around 6:15 pm, and about 12 were injured; widely shared video shows the structure tilting after a support gave way.
  • The fair continues with the ride zone cordoned off and rides suspended pending inspection, and officials noted a separate gate collapse about an hour earlier injured two, including a child.