Why a model law on safe rides is essential for all states
Surajkund Mela tragedy calls for urgent measures to clamp down on all unsafe rides and parks
Updated At : 06:41 AM Feb 22, 2026 IST
Consumer courts should be more sensitive to human suffering and quantify compensation more generously.
The horrific crash of an amusement ride at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela on February 7, resulting in the death of an Inspector and injuries to 14 persons, is a grim reminder of the absence of focused regulatory oversight to ensure the safety of these rides in the country.
