The Haryana Police have taken action regarding the Surajkund joyride mishap by registering a culpable homicide case and apprehending two individuals, including the ride-operating company owner, for safety negligence. The incident involved a Tsunami swing collapse at the Surajkund mela in Faridabad, resulting in the tragic death of Inspector Jagdish Prasad and injuries to 12 others.
The police have charged Mohammad Shakir, the proprietor of Himachal Fun Care Company, with culpable homicide not amounting to murder and other relevant offenses in connection with the mishap. Shakir, responsible for installing the swings at the fair, and another individual named Nitesh have been taken into custody.
In response to the tragedy, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a financial aid of Rs 1 crore for Inspector Jagdish Prasad’s family and directed immediate preventive measures. The government will also offer a job to a qualifying family member of the deceased Inspector on compassionate grounds.
Following the incident, fair management has temporarily closed all swings for a thorough safety inspection while keeping other sections open for visitors. Haryana Minister Rajesh Nagar has emphasized that accountability will be upheld irrespective of the individual’s influence if found guilty in the mishap.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising three members has been formed to investigate the case under the oversight of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime). The team, working on scientific and technical grounds, is scrutinizing the roles of other involved parties to ascertain the full picture.
