Tragic Lift Incident Claims Life of 12-Year-Old Boy in Pune
A 12-year-old boy died after getting trapped in a lift in a housing society in Pune, according to police reports. The incident occurred around 5 pm on Thursday at the Ram Smruti Cooperative Society in the Charholi Budruk area of the city.
According to police, the incident took place between the third and fourth floors of the building. The lift in question is equipped with an old-style iron strip door. The boy was on his way to the fourth floor when he entered the lift. During the ride, his leg accidentally slipped through a gap in the door, causing him to get stuck between two floors.
Hearing his screams for help, residents of the building rushed to his aid and immediately alerted the fire brigade. Firefighters arrived promptly and worked to free the boy from the lift. Although he was rescued and quickly taken to the hospital, doctors later declared him dead.
“The boy was found stuck between the third and fourth floors. His lower part was pressed between the lift car and the shaft wall,” said a fire official.
Bapu Bangar, deputy commissioner of police (DCP Zone III), stated, “The boy was trapped in the lift and injured. Immediately, with the help of the fire brigade, he was rushed to the nearby hospital, but he died.”
Investigation and technical analysis are being conducted by the Dighi police, Bangar added. Based on the report, Dighi Police Station has registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR No. 102/2025) under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is underway.
Police officials are verifying whether the incident occurred due to a technical fault in the lift or negligence in maintenance. This tragic event has raised concerns about the safety and maintenance of lifts in residential areas, particularly those with older models that may not meet current safety standards.
The Ram Smruti Cooperative Society, where the incident occurred, is a well-known housing society in Pune. The society has a significant number of residents, and this incident has deeply affected the community. The management of the society has expressed their condolences and has promised a thorough investigation into the incident to prevent such occurrences in the future.
Residents of the housing society have also called for stricter safety measures and regular maintenance checks to ensure the lifts are safe for use. This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to safety regulations and maintaining all public infrastructure to prevent accidents and loss of life.
