Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Two Workers Die in Delhi Factory Lift Accident
Two workers died in a factory in Delhi.
They were using a lift to move between floors when the lift's cable broke.
The lift fell, and the workers got very hurt.
They were taken to the hospital, but doctors couldn't save them.
The police are checking if the factory didn't take care of the lift properly.
They are also looking at the rules about safety in the factory.
The police have started an investigation and have filed charges for causing death by negligence.
Two workers, Hariom (32) and Sanjay Mishra (45), died in a crockery factory in Delhi's Samaypur area.
The accident occurred when the goods lift's cable snapped, causing the lift to crash with the workers inside.
The incident was reported around 5:20 pm on Wednesday after the workers were brought to the hospital with critical injuries.
Police are investigating potential negligence in lift maintenance and violations of safety norms.
A case has been registered under sections 106(1) and 289 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- Who
- Two workers, Hariom (32) and Sanjay Mishra (45)
- What
- Fatal accident due to goods lift snapping in a crockery factory
- When
- Around 5:20 pm on Wednesday
- Where
- Samaypur, north Delhi
- Why
- Lift cable snapped, causing the lift to crash with the workers inside
- Victims
- Hariom (32) and Sanjay Mishra (45)
- Location
- Samaypur, north Delhi
- Time of Incident
- Around 5:20 pm on Wednesday
- Cause of Death
- Lift cable snapped, causing fatal fall
- Investigation Status
- Underway, examining negligence and safety violations
- Charges Filed
- Sections 106(1) and 289 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)