Haryana: CM announces Rs 1 Cr aid after Surajkund ride collapse kills cop
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Faridabad: The Haryana Police have registered a culpable homicide case in connection with the Surajkund joyride mishap and arrested two individuals, including the owner of the ride-operating company, for lapses in ensuring safety.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening when a giant Tsunami swing collapsed at the Surajkund mela in Faridabad, killing Inspector Jagdish Prasad during rescue operations and injuring 12 people.
A case has been filed against Mohammad Shakir, proprietor of Himachal Fun Care Company, under culpable homicide not amounting to murder and other relevant sections. Shakir, a resident of Toka Nangla village in Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh, was responsible for installing the swings at the fair. Another accused, Nitesh, from Dharmapuri, Meerut, has also been arrested.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a financial assistance of Rs 1 crore for the family of Inspector Jagdish Prasad and instructed officials to take immediate measures to prevent such incidents in the future. He further stated that the government would provide a job on compassionate grounds to an eligible family member of the inspector.
“I have personally taken stock of the treatment being offered to the injured. So far, four of the eight admitted to Supreme Hospital have been discharged, while the remaining four were treated and discharged from BK Civil Hospital,” Saini said in a statement.
In response to the incident, the fair management has shut down all swings for a comprehensive safety inspection, while other sections of the mela remain open for visitors. Earlier, Haryana Minister Rajesh Nagar visited the mela ground and assured that no one, regardless of influence, would be spared if found guilty.
A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime), following directions from Director General of Police Ajay Singhal. The SIT comprises the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime II), the in-charge of the Crime Branch (NIT), and Sub-Inspector Sanjay of the Surajkund police station. The investigation is being conducted using scientific and technical methods, and the role of other individuals involved is under scrutiny.
The 12 injured include Woman Assistant Sub-Inspector Neelam, Woman Constable Sharmila, Rajesh (SPO), Harsh Prakash, Prashant, Ameesha, Parvinder, Sunil, Shivani, Balbir, Anuj, and Pooja.
With IANS inputs