A routine day turned into a terrifying experience for a woman in Greater Noida West after she got trapped inside a malfunctioning lift for nearly 20 minutes. The incident, reported from Himalaya Pride Society, has once again raised serious concerns over safety standards in residential complexes.
What should have been a basic convenience quickly turned into a situation of panic, darkness, and suffocation.
20 Minutes of Fear and Suffocation
According to residents, the woman was stuck inside the lift due to a sudden technical failure.
Inside the confined space:
●Ventilation was poor
●Temperature kept rising
●No immediate assistance was available
As minutes passed, the situation worsened. The heat and lack of air caused her condition to deteriorate, turning the incident into a medical emergency.
After nearly 20 minutes, she was finally rescued—but the experience left both the victim and residents shaken.
Not the First Incident
Residents revealed that this is not an isolated case.
Just days earlier, during Ram Navami, a more alarming situation occurred where:
Around 12 people, including 10 children
Were trapped in the lift for nearly 45 minutes
Such repeated incidents have created a growing sense of fear and anger among residents.
Residents Raise Serious Concerns
The repeated malfunctioning of lifts has sparked outrage within the society. Residents have alleged that:
●Lift maintenance is poor
●Complaints are not addressed on time
●Safety checks are either delayed or inadequate
Many have demanded immediate intervention from management authorities, warning that such negligence could lead to a major tragedy if not addressed urgently.
Bigger Issue: Safety vs Negligence
Incidents like these highlight a larger problem in many residential societies—
●infrastructure exists, but maintenance is ignored
In high-rise living, lifts are not a luxury—they are a necessity. Any failure in such systems directly impacts safety, especially for:
●Elderly residents
●Children
●Women
What Needs to Change
Experts suggest that residential societies must:
●Conduct regular lift audits
●Ensure emergency alarm systems are functional
●Maintain proper ventilation inside lifts
●Respond quickly to complaints
Without strict accountability, such incidents may continue to repeat.
The incident in Greater Noida West is a warning sign.
A 20-minute delay may seem small—but inside a closed lift, it can feel like a lifetime.
As residents demand answers, the real question remains:
Will action be taken before a minor incident turns into a major disaster?
