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Youth Dies After Falling From 'Tsunami' Swing at Rajgir Malmas Fair

Police seized the ride, booked the operator, and deployed a forensic team to determine whether a safety-belt failure or the rider's actions caused the fall.

Overview

  • Aman Kumar fell from the high-speed 'Tsunami' swing at the Rajgir Malmas Fair on Monday night and later died while being moved for advanced treatment.
  • Rajgir police registered an FIR, booked the ride operator, confiscated the 'Tsunami' swing, and sent a Forensic Science Laboratory team to inspect the equipment.
  • Officials have said preliminary inquiries point to the possibility that the youth was trying to take a selfie or record a reel while on the ride.
  • The victim's family and some eyewitnesses say the safety belt may have come loose or was not secured, a claim that is under technical examination.
  • A viral video of the fall and the temporary suspension of major rides at the fair have sharpened scrutiny of safety checks and operator oversight at temporary amusement concessions.