Boy dies in mishap at Sangrur

The incident took place around 5:30 pm when he got on the elevator to reach the first floor of the shop. The deceased has been identified as Karanvir Singh, resident of Bhawanigarh.

A 16-year-old boy died after his head got stuck between a goods elevator and the roof of a general store at Bhawanigarh here. The boy had been working at the shops for the last six months. The incident took place around 5:30 pm when he got on the elevator to reach the first floor of the shop. According to the police, the deceased has been identified as Karanvir Singh, resident of Bhawanigarh.

According to the police, the deceased has been identified as Karanvir Singh, resident of Bhawanigarh. (Representational image)

Inspector Pardeep Bajwa, SHO of Bhawanigarh police station, said, “The shopkeeper had installed an elevator in his shop to lift goods.” “We have started an investigation and will take action as per the statement of the deceased’s parents.”