Elderly man’s body remained crushed under lift for 8 days:Fell from the 3rd floor of an apartment in Bhopal; foul smell leads to discovery

A shocking lift-related incident has surfaced in Chinar Dream City, a posh high-rise society on Hoshangabad Road in Bhopal. A 77-year-old man fell into the lift duct from the third floor, but the lift continued operating for the next eight days, crushing his body without anyone noticing. The incident came to light after a foul smell spread and the duct was inspected. Misrod police have registered a case and begun an investigation. Missing since January 10 According to the police, the deceased has been identified as Pritam Giri Goswami (77), who lived with his son in flat number D-304. On January 10, he mysteriously disappeared from home. His family members had filed a missing person report at Misrod police station on the same day. Family and relatives continuously searched for him, but no clue was found anywhere. Technician called when foul smell detected Residents made serious allegations against the builder
The people living in the apartment have made serious allegations against the builder and the society management. Residents say that many times the lift gates would open on floors where the lift doesn’t even go. The lift duct gate in front of the deceased’s flat was also open, and this negligence became the cause of this major accident. Police station in-charge said ‘Action will be decided after investigation’
In the matter, Misrod Police Station In-charge Ratan Singh Parihar said, Currently a case of unnatural death has been registered. Detailed statements of family members are yet to be recorded. Further action will be decided based on the post-mortem report and facts revealed during the investigation. Important lift safety guidelines