RG Kar Lift Incident: Arup Seen Twice on CCTV, 1-Hour Gap a 'Mystery'; Where is the Liftman? New Twist in RG Kar Lift Case
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RG Kar Lift Tragedy: Arup Seen Twice on CCTV, 1-Hour Mystery; Liftman's Absence Questioned
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News18•21-03-2026, 09:41
RG Kar Lift Tragedy: Arup Seen Twice on CCTV, 1-Hour Mystery; Liftman's Absence Questioned
•Arup Bandyopadhyay was seen on CCTV at 4:15 AM and then again at 5:12 AM, severely injured, leaving a crucial one-hour gap.
•Family alleges Arup was trapped in the lift, calling for help, and believes a liftman could have prevented the accident.
•Preliminary post-mortem reveals severe injuries: fractured hands, feet, ribs, and ruptured heart, lungs, and liver due to polytrauma.
•Police registered an involuntary manslaughter case; five people summoned for questioning.
•Hospital Superintendent admitted administrative failure, stating the incident might have been avoided with a liftman, and announced staff will now be stationed in all lifts.
