Finance
Investigations into the TRP game zone tragedy in Gujarat’s Rajkot, which killed 35 lives, indicated that the incident was caused by the management’s incompetence.
The investigations revealed that the TRP game zone has been operating unlawfully in a residential neighborhood for four years, without the required No Objection Certificate (NOC).
The amusement park was built in a weak shed-like building to avoid regulatory clearances, according to the sources.
Despite this, sources stated that the site continued to attract people who were unaware of the potential dangers.
Rajkot Additional Collector Chetan Gandhi did not reply to media inquiries, and Executive Engineer of the Mechanical Department C. C. Patel has vanished and is not returning phone calls.
The Road and Building Department officials are also untraceable, and the officers responsible for issuing the stability certificate are missing.
It was found that the game zone managers had expanded the facility to three stories by obtaining a ride certificate.
The sources added that they secured permission from the police for the amusement park and sought approval for rides from the mechanical branch, sidestepping comprehensive safety evaluations.
Questions have been raised about the management and safety protocols at the Gamezone.
Reports indicate that 2,000 litres of petrol were stored on-site, ongoing welding activities, and numerous tyres were kept, all without a proper fire No Objection Certificate (NOC).
The state government and the Special Investigation Team (SIT) have pledged thorough investigations and justice for the victims.
Subhash Trivedi, Chairman of the SIT, said, “This is a very tragic incident, and guilty will not be spared. Justice will be served to all,” he said.
Trivedi stated that an appropriate inquiry is underway and that decisive steps will be taken against those responsible.
