Mohali Ride Crash: Punjab State Human Rights Commission takes suo-moto action

The Punjab State Human Rights Commission has taken suo moto notice of the thrill ride crash at the fair in Mohali that injured around six people, putting several others at a potential risk.

Mohali(Punjab): The Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) took suo-moto cognizance of the drop-tower ride crash that left around 6 people injured at the Mohali carnival on Sunday. A report was sought from DC Mohali in 10 days regarding the accident.

Mohali District Administration has also ordered an inquiry into the incident. The officials will reportedly check the approvals and security measures taken while organizing this fair. The next hearing regarding this matter will be held on September 17.

The action pertains to an accident that severely injured six persons after a giant swing set up at the Dussehra ground in phase 8 of Mohali came crashing down from a height of 30 feet with several people onboard. The accident is suspected to have occurred due to a technical fault, while the injured were then rushed to the Phase-6 civil hospital in Mohali for treatment.