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Former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra rescued after lift entrapment in Gwalior
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gwalior
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM
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Former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra was trapped in an elevator in Gwalior for about 10‑15 minutes before being safely rescued.
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh – Former state Home Minister Narottam Mishra was briefly stuck in a lift at a government building on Wednesday. The incident lasted roughly ten to fifteen minutes before technical staff and emergency responders managed to free him without any injury.
According to local officials, the lift malfunctioned shortly after Mishra entered, prompting an immediate call for assistance. Maintenance crews arrived promptly, and after a short inspection, they were able to restart the elevator and extract him safely.
Mishra was reported to be in good health after the rescue, and no further complications were noted. The lift has been taken out of service for a thorough safety check to prevent similar occurrences.
The incident has drawn attention to the need for regular maintenance of public elevators, especially in government premises, but authorities assured that all safety protocols are being reinforced.
According to local officials, the lift malfunctioned shortly after Mishra entered, prompting an immediate call for assistance. Maintenance crews arrived promptly, and after a short inspection, they were able to restart the elevator and extract him safely.
Mishra was reported to be in good health after the rescue, and no further complications were noted. The lift has been taken out of service for a thorough safety check to prevent similar occurrences.
The incident has drawn attention to the need for regular maintenance of public elevators, especially in government premises, but authorities assured that all safety protocols are being reinforced.