Man loses life after falling into open drain in northern India on his birthday
by Aditi VermaIn a tragic incident in northern India’s Delhi , a 32-year-old man, Harish Bainsla, lost his life after accidentally falling into an open drain. The incident, which occurred on his birthday, has shocked the local community, and the CCTV footage of the event is circulating widely on social media.
The incident took place in the Gavandi area in Bhajanpura on September 15.
Visuals showed a young man was sitting on the edge of a wall adjacent to an open drain. As he adjusted his position, he suddenly lost his balance and fell into the drain. The water in the drain was quickly rising around him, and despite the efforts of his friends who rushed to save him, he was already submerged. The scene captured the dramatic moment of his fall and the subsequent frantic attempts of his friends to rescue him from the swirling water.
A shocking event unfolded in Delhi’s Bhajanpura locality when a 32-year-old man named Harish Bainsla fell into an open drain, leading to his death. The tragic accident took place on a Sunday morning after Harish returned from celebrating his birthday with friends.
According to reports, Harish sat on the edge of the open drain’s wall when he lost his balance while trying to support himself. CCTV footage shows him falling into the drain as he attempted to place his hand behind him. Despite immediate efforts by the police and fire brigade to rescue him, he was declared dead after being rushed to the hospital. Authorities believe that Harish drowned in the water, leading to his untimely death.
The incident has left the local community in shock, with many calling for better safety measures around open drains. The footage of Harish’s fall has gone viral, adding to the emotional distress of his family and friends, who had just been celebrating his birthday.
The tragic event has raised concerns over the safety of public infrastructure in the city, especially in heavily populated areas like Bhajanpura.
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