Police Inspector killed, 13 injured after swing collapses at Surajkund Mela in Faridabad

A police inspector was killed and 13 injured when a swing collapsed at Surajkund Mela, prompting a thorough investigation.

A Haryana Police Inspector was killed and 13 people sustained injuries after a “Top Spin” swing collapsed at Surajkund Crafts Mela in Faridabad on Saturday (February 7, 2026). A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against the vendor in this connection.

The tragedy struck around 6 p.m. when one end of the swing, carrying more than two dozen people, including women, suddenly came loose after rotating on its own axis and hit the ground with a loud thud even as the revellers’ screams of excitement and elation abruptly fell silent. It led to chaos at the venue that had witnessed a large crowd due to the weekend and the bystanders could be seen running for cover.

The area In-charge Inspector Jagdish sustained fatal injuries after the other end of the swing collapsed on him during the rescue.

The Top Spin, also known as Tsunami, is a high-thrill, pendulum-style amusement ride for the adults that simulates a “giant wave” by swinging back and forth while simultaneously rotating on its own axis. These rides often feature a maximum speed of 8-10 rounds per minute and are designed to provide intense, dynamic, and spinning sensations.

Deputy Commissioner Faridabad Ayush Sinha told the media persons that nine of the injured were taken to a private hospital and four were admitted at the Civil Hospital. Police Inspector Jagdish, currently posted at Palwal, was duty in charge of the area at the festival ground when the incident took place and sustained head injuries while trying to rescue the revellers, said Mr. Sinha, adding that the police officer was declared brought dead at the hospital.

He said that a committee carried out a daily inspection of the swings installed at the mela ground.