'Garba Still Going On': Sister's Heartbreaking Plea After Vikaspuri Fair Ride Death
A woman died after falling from a carnival ride in Vikaspuri. Her family alleges negligence as the fair continues to operate.
A family's visit to a festive carnival turned into a nightmare when a 27-year-old woman, Gudiya, lost her life after falling from a ride at a fair in Delhi's Vikaspuri area. Now, her grieving sister is speaking out, alleging a shocking lack of urgency from authorities and claiming that the celebrations continued even as her sister fought for her life.
"No One Is Paying Attention"
Pooja, the sister of the deceased, expressed her anguish over the perceived indifference following the tragedy. She claimed that despite the fatal accident occurring around 1 am, the fair remained operational and the festivities, including Garba dances, continued without interruption.
"The incident occurred at 1 o'clock. We took her to the hospital, where two police officers arrived. No action has been taken yet. The fair is still ongoing. Garba is still going on. My sister died, and Garba is still going on. No one is paying attention. We are demanding justice," Pooja told ANI.
The Moment of Horror
The accident occurred at the Dussehra Ground in F Block, Vikaspuri, on a carnival ride known as the 'Mixer'. Gudiya's brother-in-law, Sonu, recounted the terrifying moments when the ride's safety mechanism failed.
According to Sonu, a group of 12 to 13 family members had boarded the ride together. Gudiya was positioned near the gate when the security barrier suddenly opened from the outside, throwing her out of the ride.
The impact was devastating. Sonu described Gudiya's injuries as severe, noting that she suffered a broken bone, multiple head injuries, and critical abdominal trauma. He shared that doctors informed the family that her chest had filled with blood.
Battle for the Body and Legal Action
The family's trauma extended beyond the accident. Sonu alleged that they faced significant hurdles in retrieving Gudiya's body from the hospital. He claimed that officials refused to hand over the body immediately, stating that the time had passed 3 pm and they would have to return the following day.
While police personnel informed the family that an arrest had been made, Sonu maintained a firm stance, stating, "Let justice be served first. We'll see after that."
Police Investigation and Casualties
The Delhi Police have confirmed that the incident took place at approximately 1:36 AM on October 20. Preliminary investigations suggest that the security gate of the 'Mixer' ride broke, leading to two people falling. While Gudiya succumbed to her injuries at Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, another victim, 35-year-old Ravi, remains under medical care.
Both victims were initially rushed to Mata Chanan Devi Hospital before being shifted to RML for advanced treatment.
Following the death of Gudiya, the Delhi Police have invoked Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Authorities stated that they are currently examining the roles of everyone responsible for the ride's operation and that a full investigation is underway.
Gudiya, originally from Bihar, had been residing in Uttam Nagar with her sister and brother-in-law and worked as a domestic helper in the city.