SRINAGAR, Apr 24: Six tourists from Bengaluru were injured after a lift reportedly collapsed at a hotel in the Hyderpora area of Srinagar on Friday. They were later shifted to Bone and Joint Hospital, Barzulla, for treatment, officials said.
The incident took place at a hotel in Hyderpora where the tourists were staying. The injured sustained varying degrees of leg and lower body injuries. Officials confirmed that all patients are stable.
The injured have been identified as Vinkatesh (65), son of Muni Thimmaiah; D. Mangula (54), wife of R.L. Murthy; Kushalla (18), daughter of Jayaram; Pankaja (16); Venkatalakshmamma (60), wife of Chinnya; and Sowbhagya (60), wife of Vinkatesh. All are residents of Bengaluru and were on a visit to Kashmir.
The exact cause of the lift collapse is yet to be ascertained, and no official statement has been issued by the hotel management so far.
The incident has raised concerns over safety standards in hospitality establishments, especially those catering to tourists.
Authorities are expected to investigate the matter to determine the cause of the malfunction and check if any negligence was involved. (Agency)
