A tragic incident occurred in Gurgaon on Sunday morning when a 37-year-old assistant bank manager lost his life after allegedly slipping and falling into a shaft from the 15th floor of a high-rise residential society in Sector 52. The victim has been identified as Adil Ahmed Khan, a resident of Sushant Estate in Gurgaon, who was employed as an assistant manager with J&K Bank, according to police officials.
Details of the Incident
The incident took place around 10 am when Khan went to the terrace of the residential building to dry mats and carpets. During this routine activity, he lost his balance and slipped near the edge of the terrace, falling into the shaft from the 15th floor. Khan resided on the 12th floor of the same building. Police received a call about the incident at approximately 11 am after residents heard a loud noise and alerted security personnel.
A police team from the local police station promptly arrived at the scene and rushed Khan to a nearby hospital. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fall was accidental. “No foul play has surfaced so far during the investigation,” an officer stated. Authorities are recording statements from family members and residents of the society to gather more information.
Investigation and Proceedings
An officer privy to the investigation explained, “The victim went to the terrace to dry carpets and mats. During the process, his leg slipped and he fell into the shaft. Further proceedings are underway.” The body was sent for post-mortem examination and later handed over to the family after the procedure. Police are examining CCTV footage installed in and around the building to ascertain the sequence of events. An inquest proceeding under Section 194 of BNSS has been initiated.
This tragic event has left the community in shock, as Khan was a well-respected professional. The investigation continues to rule out any criminal involvement.
