Lift Mishap at Srinagar Hotel Leaves Six Tourists Injured, All Stable

Arif Khan
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24 Apr 2026

Srinagar, April 24: A mishap involving a hotel lift in the Hyderpora area of Srinagar left six tourists from Bengaluru injured on Friday, prompting fresh concerns over safety measures in hospitality establishments.

The incident took place at a private hotel where the tourists were staying. According to officials, the lift reportedly malfunctioned and collapsed, resulting in injuries to all six occupants. Emergency services responded swiftly, and the injured were immediately evacuated and shifted to Bone and Joint Hospital Barzulla for treatment.

Doctors confirmed that the victims sustained injuries primarily to their legs and lower body. Fortunately, all six are in stable condition and are under medical observation.

The injured individuals have been identified as members of a tourist group visiting the Valley.

Authorities have begun a preliminary assessment to determine the exact cause of the incident.

The injured have been identified as Vinkatesh, 65, son of Muni Thimmaiah; D. Mangula, 54, wife of R.L. Murthy; Kushalla, 18, daughter of Jayaram; Pankaja, 16; Venkatalakshmamma, 60, wife of Chinnya; and Sowbhagya, 60, wife of Vinkatesh. All are residents of Bengaluru and were temporarily staying at the hotel at the time of the incident.

This incident has once again highlighted the importance of stringent safety checks and maintenance protocols, especially in hotels catering to a growing number of tourists in the region.

Further investigation is underway, and more details are expected as officials examine whether any negligence contributed to the accident.