29-yr-old worker killed in lift accident in Delhi's Kamla Market

A 29-year-old man died after an open lift of a building allegedly malfunctioned in central Delhi's Kamla Market on Friday.

Police suspect that the man got severe injuries after the lift came crashing down to the second floor from the fourth floor with a jerk. He received severe injuries allegedly from the heavy machinery items that were kept in the lift. His employer has been arrested.

The deceased was identified as Mukesh Raut. He was a resident of Ajmeri Gate and worked as a labourer at a shop for machine parts. Other floors of the building housed the shop's godown.

According to police, they received a call around 7.45 pm on Friday in which the caller claimed that a man was injured after a lift malfunctioned in a building. A team from the local police station rushed to the scene and found that the victim had already been taken to a hospital where doctors later declared him dead.

DCP (Central) Sanjay Sain said the spot was inspected by the crime team. "A preliminary inspection revealed that an open iron lift was used in the building for carrying goods to the godown. The locally made lift was being operated without a licence," he added.

The victim was first noticed by his employer. He was injured and stuck in the lift. He was taken to the hospital by his relative and employer.

"During inquiry, we came to know that in the past also, the lift had malfunctioned. The victim had injury marks in his head and legs. No safety equipment was given to labourers at the godown for work," the officer said.

Delhi Police will write to MCD to take action against the illegal operation of the lift. "A mechanical inspection of the lift will also be done, which will help us know the exact cause of the fall," the officer said.

A case has been registered and further investigation is under way, police said.