Negligence Leads to Tragic Elevator Death in Bhopal

A 77-year-old man, Pritam Giri, tragically died after falling down an empty lift shaft in a Bhopal housing society. His body was discovered 10 days later due to a foul smell. Negligence by the maintenance team is alleged, as the lift was reportedly poorly maintained.

A 77-year-old resident of Bhopal met a tragic demise after plunging down a vacant elevator shaft, with his body remaining undiscovered for 10 days, police confirmed on Tuesday.

The incident occurred on January 6 at Chinar Dream City Society, located in the Misrod area. A foul odor prompted the discovery of Pritam Giri's body on January 16, according to officials.

Authorities have initiated an investigation into the negligence allegations against the housing society's maintenance team, which is accused of failing to ensure the safety of the lift and other amenities.

(With inputs from agencies.)