A tragic accident at a local fair in Jharkhand's Dumka district has claimed the life of a 50-year-old woman. The victim, identified as Gulabi Devi, died after she allegedly crashed into a moving cart on a breakdance ride.
Details of the Tragic Incident
The incident took place on Tuesday night at the fairgrounds in Saraiyahat. According to police officials, Gulabi Devi, who had reportedly consumed country liquor, entered the enclosed area of the breakdance ride. She collided with one of the ride's carts, fell, and sustained grievous injuries. The breakdance ride, a popular attraction at such fairs, features carts that spin and move in a dynamic, unpredictable pattern.
Emergency Response and Aftermath
Following the crash, Gulabi Devi was immediately rushed to the Dumka Sadar Hospital for urgent medical attention. Unfortunately, doctors at the hospital declared her dead upon arrival. The post-mortem examination of her body was conducted the following day, on Wednesday. After the procedure was completed, her remains were handed over to her grieving family members.
Victim's Background and Community
Officials revealed that Gulabi Devi was a resident of Tongi in Sangrampur. She belonged to the Paharia tribe, which is recognized as a vulnerable tribal group in the region. It was reported that she had been visiting the Saraiyahat fair daily. The police statement indicated that she had consumed country liquor prior to the fatal accident, though the exact circumstances leading to her entering the ride's operational zone are under scrutiny.
Local authorities are investigating the full sequence of events. The tragedy has cast a shadow over the community fair, raising questions about safety measures and crowd control around mechanical rides in such bustling environments.
