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Surajkund Swing Tragedy: Ride Operator and Staffer Arrested; CM Saini Orders Strict Action
A giant swing ride collapsed at Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, killing Police Inspector Jagdish Prasad during rescue efforts and injuring 12 others. Authorities arrested two accused, suspended rides, formed an SIT, and CM Nayab Singh Saini announced aid and strict measures.[1][2][3]
Why It Matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety lapses in India's amusement rides and fairs, reviving history of similar tragedies, and underscores risks at public events with calls for stricter regulations.[1][7]
Timeline
6 Events
CM Saini announces aid and takes stock
February 8, 2026
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announced Rs 1 crore aid, visited hospitals, confirmed four injured discharged from one hospital and others stable, and directed strict action.[2]
Two accused arrested; SIT formed
February 8, 2026
Mohammad Shakir (proprietor, Himachal Fun Care) and Nitesh (staffer from Meerut) arrested. Three-member SIT constituted under DCP (Crime) supervision for scientific probe into negligence.[2][6]
Inspector Jagdish Prasad's cremation
February 8, 2026
The 58-year-old inspector, weeks from retirement, was cremated with state honours in his native Dengar village, Uttar Pradesh.[5]
Immediate response: Rides suspended and inquiry ordered
February 7, 2026
Authorities suspended all ride operations at the mela, shut down swings for safety inspection, registered FIR against ride operator Mohammad Shakir under culpable homicide, and ordered probe. Haryana Minister Rajesh Nagar visited site.[1][2][4][7]
Giant swing ride collapses at Surajkund Mela
February 7, 2026, 6 pm
The 'Tsunami' swing malfunctioned mid-air with 19 riders, tilted, snapped, and crashed, killing Inspector Jagdish Prasad during rescue and injuring 12 others including police and civilians.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Gate Number 2 collapses at Surajkund Mela
February 7, 2026
Gate Number 2 at the fairgrounds collapsed, injuring a local resident and a child about an hour before the swing incident.[4]