A tragic accident at the Surajkund Fair in Faridabad on February 7 claimed the life of a Haryana police inspector and left several others injured after a tsunami swing collapsed, triggering panic among visitors. The mishap occurred when the amusement ride malfunctioned and broke down, injuring multiple people present at the fair. Officials confirmed that at least 13 people sustained injuries in the incident. The deceased police officer has been identified as Inspector Jagdish Prasad, who was deployed at the fair. He rushed to the spot to help rescue injured visitors but suffered critical injuries during the operation and later succumbed while undergoing treatment. The swing operator was also reported to be seriously injured. Two other police personnel were among those hurt and are receiving medical care at a hospital.
Senior district officials, including the Deputy Commissioner, the Managing Director of Tourism, and senior police officers, reached the site soon after the incident. The affected area was immediately cordoned off and barricaded to prevent further mishaps. DCP Maqsood Ahmed told PTI that the injured were shifted to hospitals and that a detailed investigation would be conducted to determine the exact cause of the collapse, adding that strict action would be taken against those responsible.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini expressed grief over the loss of life and extended condolences to the bereaved family. In a post on X, he said directions had been issued to ensure immediate and appropriate medical treatment for the injured, assuring that the state government would provide all possible assistance to the victims and their families.