77-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Bhopal Lift Shaft After 10 Days; Negligence Alleged

A 77-year-old man, Pritam Giri, died after falling into an empty lift shaft at Chinar Dream City housing society in Bhopal on January 6. His body remained undiscovered for 10 days until a foul smell led to its finding. The family and residents allege negligence by the society's maintenance team, citing ignored complaints about faulty lifts and non-functional CCTV cameras. Police have registered a case and are investigating the society's management and maintenance staff.