Fairground rides in India have been involved in accidents in Kanpur, Jabalpur and Delhi, raising questions about safety checks, maintenance and emergency preparedness at temporary amusement rides. In Kanpur, a gravity ride broke and tilted to one side while carrying 14 people. Two children reported minor injuries. Initial investigations pointed to a possible failure involving the ride’s base. In Jabalpur, the gate of a rotating ride opened while it was operating, causing two riders to fall out. Both sustained injuries but were later reported to be out of danger. In Delhi, a similar incident left a 27-year-old woman dead and another man critically injured. An investigation by Hindustan Times found that fair rides in Delhi lacked fitness certificates and evacuation plans. Ride operators often rely on experience passed down through generations rather than structured safety training. Although rides are supposed to undergo full load testing using sandbags, inspections are often limited to visual checks. Temporary amusement rides are dismantled, transported and reassembled every few days, adding to their wear and tear. While ride owners are responsible for maintenance, police cases often focus on alleged negligence by operators. The incidents in Kanpur, Jabalpur and Delhi have brought attention to the safety checks and maintenance practices followed for temporary fairground rides.