India, Feb. 9 -- Disturbing visuals from the Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026 began circulating on social media on Saturday (February 7) evening, showing a 360-degree pendulum swing collapsing mid-ride. The incident claimed the life of an on-duty police inspector, while at least 13 people were injured, according to official reports.

The video left many in shock and triggered questions around safety at the popular fair. While visitors continued to trickle in over the weekend, artisans say the mood inside the mela has turned sombre, even as stalls remained open and activities carried on.

Sharif, a craftsperson at the fair, says he learnt about the incident around 7pm, almost an hour after it occurred. Soon he started receiving wor...