Businessman Tragically Dies in Elevator Shaft Accident in UP

A shocking incident unfolded in a multi-storeyed building in Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the death of businessman Hari Om Sharma. According to local police, the tragic event was due to a malfunctioning elevator.

Sharma, a property dealer, visited Rasik Apartments in Ganga Jawahar Colony to meet a client. Unaware of the problem, he stepped into the open lift doorway, failing to notice the absence of the cabin. Seconds later, the elevator came down, inflicting fatal injuries.

Top officials, including Additional City Magistrate Digvijay Singh, quickly arrived on the scene to assess the situation. District magistrate Avinash Kumar has launched an enquiry, appointing a committee with officers from the Aligarh Development Authority to investigate.

The authorities dispatched Sharma's body for a post-mortem examination to gather further information. The tragic accident has highlighted concerns regarding elevator safety and maintenance standards in the area.

(With inputs from agencies.)