Probe ordered into Giant wheel accident in Mangaluru
Mangaluru Karavali Utsava accident, giant wheel malfunction, amusement ride safety, inquiry ordered, negligence allegation, children injured, police proMangaluru Karavali Utsava accident, giant wheel malfunction, amusement ride safety, inquiry ordered, negligence allegation, children injured, police proMangaluru (PTI): An inquiry has been initiated following a complaint from a city resident that a giant wheel ride malfunctioned at the Karavali Utsava grounds here, leaving him and his two children injured, police said on Saturday.
The incident occurred on December 24, they said.
According to police, in his complaint, K Mohan Mulali alleged that when the giant wheel began operating at high speed and the cabin they were seated in suddenly dropped and collided with another.
He alleged that the cabin doors broke mid-ride, causing the occupants to be violently thrown inside the enclosure multiple times.
“The complaint prima facie indicates negligence and poor maintenance. We have sought details from the ride operators and will examine whether safety norms were violated,” Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said.
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Mulali alleged that no immediate medical assistance was provided at the site. He claimed there was no first-aid facility or ambulance available and that bystanders helped the injured family.
A district official overseeing Karavali Utsava arrangements said the operators were reprimanded, adding that the ambulance stationed at the venue was attending to another emergency at the time.
“We are reviewing safety protocols for all amusement rides,” the official said.
Police said a case would be registered if violations under public safety and negligence laws are established. “Ensuring public safety at large gatherings is non-negotiable. If lapses are found, strict action will follow,” Reddy said.
Mulali has demanded suspension of the giant wheel and mandatory safety audits of all amusement rides to prevent similar incidents.
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Anti-poaching watcher killed in tiger attack in Chamarajanagar
Bengaluru (PTI): An Anti-Poaching Camp (APC) watcher has been killed in a tiger attack in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said on Saturday.
"The deceased has been identified as Sannahaida (56), an APC watcher, who lost his life while on duty following the tiger attack near Muralahalli camp in Bandipur," the minister said in a statement.
Khandre expressed grief over the death of the APC watcher and described the incident as tragic and deeply distressing.
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"In this moment of grief, the department and the government stand firmly with the family of Sannahaida," Khandre said.
The minister noted that while no compensation can ever replace a lost life, the government would extend all possible support to the family.
"Every life is precious. Compensation cannot bring back the life lost, but as a measure of support, compensation will be provided to the deceased's family as per rules," he said.
Khandre also urged forest personnel to exercise utmost caution while discharging their duties.
The Minister directed all forest staff and officers to strictly follow safety protocols during patrols and while working inside forest areas.
"All necessary precautionary measures must be taken, and staff should remain highly vigilant while on duty in forest regions," he added.
The district known for tiger habitat has been witnessing man-animal conflict for the past four months.
This is the fifth death in tiger attack, while the district witnessed the death of 10 tigers including eight cubs.
Two tigress and four cubs who were killed were poisoned by people who were aggrieved with the killing of their cattle.
Other cubs died in the forest department's custody.
