Delhi Factory Lift Collapse: Owner's Daughter Booked After Two Workers Die
Police have registered a case against the daughter of a factory owner following a tragic lift collapse in Outer Delhi's Samaypur area. Two workers lost their lives when a goods lift crashed inside a ceramic crockery factory on Wednesday evening.
Technical Faults Ignored for Months
According to the First Information Report filed by police, the lift had been experiencing technical problems for several months. Workers had repeatedly flagged these issues, but their complaints were allegedly ignored by the management.
The FIR was registered based on the complaint of Lal Bahadur, a power press operator at the factory. He stated that the lift maintenance had been neglected despite multiple warnings from employees about its deteriorating condition.
Fatal Incident Details
The accident occurred around 5:20 PM on Wednesday when police received an emergency call about a lift breakdown at Neha Enterprises in Samaypur Badli. The factory is located in Gali No. 9 of the industrial area.
"Preliminary investigation shows both workers were using the goods lift to transport materials between floors when the cable snapped," explained a police officer. "The lift crashed down immediately, causing critical injuries to both men."
The victims, identified as Hariom (32) and Sanjay Mishra (45), were rushed to a nearby hospital. Medical staff declared both workers dead upon arrival. They had sustained severe injuries during the collapse.
Factory Ownership Details
Police investigation revealed that the factory originally belonged to Ram Naresh Verma. After his death four months ago, his daughter Neha Verma took over the operations. Officers have detained Neha for questioning regarding the incident.
"During our inquiry, we discovered the lift had not received proper maintenance," the officer added. "This negligence directly led to the fatal accident."
Based on eyewitness statements, police registered a case of death due to negligence against the factory management.
Victims' Background
Both deceased workers were residents of Samaypur Badli and served as the sole earning members of their families.
Hariom worked as a foreman at the factory, supervising workers and overseeing daily operations. He leaves behind a wife and two children, aged eight and nine years.
Sanjay Mishra is survived by his wife and two sons, aged 24 and 17. His brother Ram Anik revealed that Sanjay's wife suffers from polio, requiring ongoing medical treatment.
"Sanjay earned approximately Rs 15,000 per month," family members stated. "Most of his income went toward his wife's medical expenses."
The eldest son now supports the family by teaching children while pursuing a computer course. The younger son continues his school education.
Police continue their investigation into the incident while the factory remains closed for further examination of safety violations.
