Odisha: 8 people trapped on 30-foot-high mechanical swing at Bali Jatra rescued
Cuttack (Odisha)(PTI): At least eight people remained stranded for nearly two hours on a mechanical swing that suddenly malfunctioned while in motion at a height of about 30 feet above the ground at the Bali Jatra here, police said.
The incident took place around 11 pm on Wednesday when the swing suddenly stopped as the eight visitors to Bali Jatra were on it, they said.
All eight people, including a woman and two children, were later rescued with the help of a hydraulic lift, the police said.
They were utterly panicked for remaining trapped on the swing for over two hours above the ground level, their family members said.
Cuttack DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo and other senior officers monitored the rescue operation.
"All the persons trapped on the swing have been rescued," the DCP said.
Those rescued were later taken to the hospital for medical examination.
VIDEO | Cuttack, Odisha: At least eight people remained stranded for nearly two hours on a mechanical swing that suddenly malfunctioned while in motion at a height of about 30 feet above the ground at the Bali Jatra.
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Asha Bhosle's last rites to be held with state honours in Mumbai's Shivaji Park
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Mumbai (PTI): The last rites of legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be performed at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday afternoon with state honours.
The 92-year-old singer who ruled Bollywood for over seven decades with her wide range of memorable songs passed away on Sunday due to multi-organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
Later, her mortal remains were brought to her residence in Lower Parel.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid last respects to Bhosle at her residence on Sunday evening and offered floral tributes.
State Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, along with legislators Sunil Shinde and Prasad Lad, also paid their respects.
"Asha Bhosle will be accorded a state funeral, which will take place at 4 pm on April 13," Shelar said.
The singer's son, Anand, said people can pay their last respects to her at 11 am on Monday at Casa Grande, Lower Parel, where she lived.
"Her last rites will be performed at 4 pm on Monday at Shivaji Park," he told reporters.
Ashatai, as the legendary singer was popularly known, was a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan and Maharashtra Bhushan awards.
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