Overview

• Fire officials said the child, identified as Amey Sahebrao Phadtare/Fartade, was found stuck between the third and fourth floors and was declared dead at a nearby hospital.
• Authorities reported receiving the emergency call around 5:05 pm, while residents said the boy may have been trapped since about 3 pm.
• Firefighters broke open the lift control room, cut power to halt movement, lowered the cabin, and extricated the victim before transporting him for treatment.
• Investigators are assessing a possible sensor malfunction and maintenance lapses, with multiple reports noting an older iron-strip door and an 11-year-old installation.
• Police confirmed an Accidental Death Report at Dighi Police Station and said the inquiry is focused on the lift’s condition and procedures, with the child’s age reported as 11 or 12.