Cop dead, 13 injured as swing collapses at Surajkund fair in Faridabad

A cop was killed, and several others were injured after a tsunami swing collapsed at the Surajkund Fair in Faridabad on Saturday.

The incident occurred when the swing broke, injuring multiple visitors. The police inspector who rushed in to rescue the injured, suffered serious injuries. Police Inspector Jagdish Prasad later died during the rescue operation.

Officials said a total of 13 people were injured in the accident. District officials, including the Deputy Commissioner, the Managing Director of Tourism, and senior police officers, reached the spot soon after the incident. The area was barricaded to prevent further mishaps.

Reacting to the incident, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini said in a post on X, “I am deeply saddened by the accident that occurred during the Surajkund Mela in Faridabad. I express my heartfelt condolences to the family of the person who lost his life in this incident. At the same time, necessary directions have been issued to the concerned authorities for the appropriate and immediate treatment of the injured individuals. The Haryana government is fully committed, with utmost promptness and sensitivity, to providing all possible assistance to the injured and their families.”

Faridabad Deputy Commissioner Ayush Sinha said, “At about 6.15 pm, an unfortunate incident occurred here. A joyride collapsed at Surajkund. In this incident, around 13 people were injured. They have been rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. A Police Inspector was declared 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.”

Earlier, a gate at the food court had reportedly fallen due to strong winds. Authorities are present at the site and further action is being taken based on the situation.