A young woman's life was tragically cut short in Gurgaon on Thursday after she fell into an elevator shaft at her paying guest accommodation. The incident has raised serious questions about safety measures at residential facilities undergoing construction.
The Fatal Fall: A Timeline of Events
Harshita Sharma, a 28-year-old business coordinator, met with the fatal accident while walking down the staircase of her PG facility. According to police, the area near the lift lobby was under construction at the time. Sharma, who was on a phone call using a Bluetooth device, reportedly slipped and fell into the open lift shaft from the second floor.
She suffered catastrophic injuries from the fall. A police officer confirmed she sustained severe spinal injuries which led to internal bleeding. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment, Harshita Sharma succumbed to her injuries.
Victim's Background and Police Investigation
Harshita Sharma was a recent arrival in the bustling city of Gurgaon, having moved from Bikaner in Rajasthan only about ten days prior to the incident. She was employed as a business coordinator at a store located in the popular MGF Mall.
Police have stated that no foul play has been suspected so far. An initial postmortem examination has been conducted as part of the standard procedure. The authorities have shifted their focus to the conditions at the accident site.
The central question of the investigation is whether proper safety protocols were being followed at the under-construction lift area. Officers have recorded statements from the owner of the PG facility and members of the staff to ascertain the facts. Inquest proceedings have been formally completed, but the investigation into the precise circumstances continues.
Family's Response and Ongoing Inquiry
Harshita Sharma's family was informed of the tragedy and subsequently arrived in Gurgaon. The police have noted that she was married and her husband is currently working in Dubai. Notably, the grieving family has not raised any specific allegations or lodged a formal complaint against the PG management at this stage.
This tragic incident underscores a persistent concern in rapidly developing urban centers like Gurgaon: the enforcement of safety standards, especially in buildings where construction or renovation is ongoing within occupied residential spaces. The police probe will seek to determine if negligence contributed to this preventable loss of life.
