A 56-year-old property dealer died after falling into a lift shaft and being crushed by the lift at an apartment complex in Aligarh's Quarsi area on Saturday, police said.
The deceased, identified as Hari Om, had gone to meet an acquaintance at Rasik Apartment in Ganga Jawahar Colony when the incident occurred. According to police, he fell into the shaft after the landing door opened even though the lift car was not on the floor.
Residents rushed to the spot after hearing cries for help and alerted police. Hari Om was pulled out and taken to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Investigation launched
Inspector (crime) Pramod Kumar of Quarsi police station stated, "Preliminary findings suggest that Hari was waiting for the lift on the first floor when the landing door opened unexpectedly. He then fell into the shaft. As he was trying to come out, the lift suddenly descended and crushed him. The victim sustained severe injuries and was rushed to hospital, where doctors declared him dead."
He added that police have launched an investigation and are examining the lift's condition, maintenance records, and safety mechanisms to determine whether negligence led to the accident. "Further action will be taken based on the findings of the inquiry," he said.
Police confirmed that the body was handed over to the family after completion of panchanama, as they did not seek a postmortem.
