Investigations into the RG Kar elevator death case uncovered that security guards were unaware of a key in the hospital Superintendent’s office, causing a 33-minute delay in accessing the basement. Arup Banerjee, despite severe injuries, could have been saved if the key had been found sooner. Police noted that the delay impacted the start of his medical treatment.
The man passed away around 5:30 a.m. last Friday, with detectives compiling a list of those involved in the incident. Forensic experts revisited the hospital to inspect the malfunctioning elevator where the tragedy occurred. Interviews with family members, friends, and hospital staff are ongoing, with notices issued to the elevator manufacturer and maintenance company.
Arup’s father informed police that pleas for help went unanswered due to locked gates and misplaced keys. Security guards were unaware of the key’s location, leading to a search that delayed the rescue. Eventually, the keys were found, but not all locks could be opened promptly, resulting in a delayed rescue operation.
Arup, his wife, and son were rescued from the elevator shaft but tragically, Arup passed away shortly after being taken for medical treatment. The arrested lift operators explained protocol constraints that prevented them from accessing the key promptly. Police are investigating the elevator’s operation and the actions of the operators during the incident.
