Srinagar: Six tourists from Bengaluru were injured after a lift reportedly collapsed at a hotel in the Hyderpora area of Srinagar on Friday, and were later shifted to Bone and Joint Hospital Barzulla for treatment, officials said.
The incident occurred at Hotel Arison Luxury in Hyderpora, where the group was staying. The injured were brought to the hospital with varying degrees of leg and lower body injuries. All patients were reported to be stable, according to information received.
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 temporarily staying at the hotel at the time of the incident.
The circumstances leading to the lift collapse were not immediately clear, and no official statement has been issued by the hotel management so far. The incident has raised concerns about safety standards in hospitality establishments, particularly those catering to tourists.
Further details are awaited as authorities are expected to ascertain the cause of the malfunction and determine whether any negligence was involved. [KNT]
