Mid-Air Panic at Durga Puja: No Injuries Reported

A swing malfunction at a Durga Puja event in Shahdara momentarily stranded attendees. The incident, which lasted two minutes, was attributed to equal weight distribution, not a mechanical issue. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi inspected and cleared all rides, confirming no safety concerns.

At a Durga Puja event in Shahdara, attendees experienced moments of panic when a large swing malfunctioned, leaving them suspended mid-air. The Hathoda Joyride at the Shri Balaji Ramleela Mela stalled unexpectedly, though officials confirmed there were no mechanical defects involved.

The incident, quickly resolved, was reportedly due to an even distribution of weight on the swing, which carried up to 16 people on each side. Authorities emphasized that this was not related to any equipment failure.

In response to the event, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi conducted inspections of all fairground rides at the Ramleela events. Their technical team confirmed no mechanical issues, allowing rides to resume smoothly without reported injuries.

(With inputs from agencies.)