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A heart-wrenching incident has come to light from Pune, where a 7-year-old child died after being stuck in the lift of a residential building for about one and a half hours. This tragic accident has once again raised serious concerns over the safety, maintenance standards and emergency response systems of lifts in apartment complexes.

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According to reports, the incident took place in a housing society in Pune, where the child got stuck inside the elevator under very tragic circumstances. It is being told that when the child was not found for a long time, people started suspecting some untoward incident.

Child found unconscious after rescue

Officials said the child remained trapped inside the lift for about 90 minutes, after which the rescue team somehow opened the lift door. By the time the child was taken out, he had become unconscious. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Initial reports say that the accident may have happened due to suffocation, however, officials are waiting for the medical examination report to know the real cause of death.

The people of the housing society are shocked by this shocking incident. Many people are raising the question that how can a child remain stuck in a lift for so long without any emergency help.

Questions raised on lift safety and maintenance

This incident has now sparked a major debate regarding elevator safety standards in residential buildings. Residents of the society and social media users have criticized the lack of emergency response system and demanded strict maintenance check of lifts in the apartment complex.

Many online users expressed anger over the delay in saving the child. Some asked whether the lift had a functional alarm, ventilation system or emergency call facility. Officials are now investigating whether there was any negligence in the maintenance of the lift or any delay in providing emergency help. It can also be checked whether the housing society management had followed the safety rules properly or not.

Police started investigating the case

Police have launched an investigation into the tragedy and are expected to question the building management staff, maintenance personnel and lift operators associated with the apartment complex. Investigators can also review CCTV footage, maintenance records and details of technical inspection of the elevator to find out where the fault occurred.

The tragic death of this little boy has shocked many people online. People are expressing their condolences on social media and demanding strict implementation of security measures in residential buildings. As the investigation progresses, this incident once again serves as a reminder of the importance of regular inspection of elevators in high-rise residential buildings, functioning emergency systems, and immediate assistance in case of emergency.