In a shocking incident that occurred in Mohali, Punjab, a high-rise swing which contained several people and children crashed to the ground at a fair. The video of the incident went viral on social media.
According to NDTV, the incident occurred at 9.15 PM on Sunday at the Dusshera ground in phase-8. The swing is seen spinning and gradually ascending. Then all of a sudden, the ride free-falls to the ground. Many people have been left injured by the accident.
Spinning swing falls down abruptly in Dushera grounds of Phase-8 in Mohali, Punjab. Over 16 injured, including children. Rushed to the hospital. This is unacceptable. Hope the owner of the swing is arrested. And who from Punjab Govt gave safety approvals? pic.twitter.com/e9bCUOuoLo
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) September 4, 2022
15 people were on the ride when the incident occurred and the fall was from a 50-feet height. According to Times Now, no fatalities were reported, thankfully. But 10 people were left with head and neck injuries severe enough that they had to be rushed to the hospital.
There were allegedly some people who complained that enough safety measures were not taken. An FIR has been registered against the owners and organizers of the trade fair under Sections 323, 341, and 337. However, the accused people have been absconding.
The organizers had permission to carry on the trade fair until September 4 but they later extended the permission till September 11.
“What we have come to know so far is that they had the permission to organise the show. However, no one would be spared if there is a mistake committed on their part. Strict action will be taken according to the law. We have admitted all the injured persons to the civil hospital,” said DSP Harsimran Singh Bal.
This incident has left several people online outraged. They slammed the organizers of the fair for being negligent of the risky joyrides. Here’s what some said:
This is horrible to see! Especially the kids falling out as it crashes to the ground. #MohaliAccident https://t.co/iYaIiFJCdw
— Gargi Rawat (@GargiRawat) September 5, 2022
Nothing will happen to the owners of the ride. Absolutely nothing. This for me is very painful and these getaways lead to such accidents, always.
— Skr – Shah Khalilur Rahman شاه خليل الرحمان 🇮🇳 (@SKRahman) September 4, 2022
These incidents are very common , being a lucrative business most of people involved in it have no Techinical knowledge . Festival season are setting in , these permissions must be given with proper verification and Techinical checks.
— Abhishek Dutt (अभिषेक दत्त ) (@duttabhishek) September 5, 2022
Money matters over public safety. Permission given with no safety measures, no medical assistance (first aid), no security, poor conditions of instruments. Everything has been compromised for the sake of money and @BhagwantMann @ArvindKejriwal claims no corruption in Punjab
— Bharat 🇮🇳 (@bharatk20441) September 4, 2022
Safety is a big question mark and an issue we provide facilities we build things but when it comes to maintenance we lack. The owner needs to pay for the treatment pay fine and not allowed to continue until all the safety checks are in place
— Meghna ميغنه मेघना (@Meghna_venture) September 5, 2022
This is scary! Those children and the people must have got terrible injuries. 😥
— Devika (@Dayweekaa) September 4, 2022
Every year, with so many fairs being organized during festivals across the country, imagine what deep danger the people opting for these kinds of rides put themselves in. There is no way in which they would even get a hint that the ride is faulty. And for children to hop on these rides as well! The organizers should definitely be held responsible for this.