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Two Workers Die in Delhi Crockery Factory Lift Tragedy
17 Jan
Summary
- Two workers died in a goods lift collapse at a Delhi factory.
- The lift had reportedly been malfunctioning for a long time.
- The factory owner was arrested for negligence after the incident.
Tragedy struck a crockery manufacturing factory in northwest Delhi's Samaypur Badli when a goods lift collapsed, resulting in the deaths of two workers. The victims, Hariom (32) and Sanjay Mishra (45), were reportedly the sole providers for their families. Their deaths occurred on January 14, 2026, when the lift's cable allegedly snapped, causing it to plummet.
Following the incident, police registered a case of negligence and arrested the factory's current owner. Workers have voiced concerns that the goods lift had been malfunctioning for an extended period. Despite assurances from the new owner, who inherited the unit four months prior, no repairs were carried out on the persistently problematic machinery.
The families of the deceased are now facing severe hardship. Sanjay Mishra was the primary caregiver for his physically disabled wife and contributed to his younger son's education, while Hariom supported his wife and two young children. The factory owner's arrest highlights the serious implications of workplace safety negligence.
