Youth Trapped in Upplla Skywalk Lift Endures Two Hours of Distress A 20-year-old man, Rahul, found himself trapped in a lift at Upplla Skywalk in Hyderabad on June 12, 2026, after the elevator abruptly stopped mid-descent. The incident unfolded as Rahul, who works at an NRPE facility and resides at Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwar Boys’ Hostel, was returning from his shift. While exiting the 6-B Skywalk lift, the elevator halted unexpectedly, leaving him stranded. The ordeal lasted approximately two hours, during which Rahul faced severe distress and fear, with no clear indication of when or how he would be rescued. Authorities, including the police, fire department, and hydrant teams, arrived at the scene and initiated rescue operations. The lift’s malfunction was attributed to a defective sensor, which prevented the doors from opening. Despite efforts to manually force the doors open, the team struggled for over two hours before a technician successfully extricated Rahul at 1:15 AM. While Rahul sustained no injuries, his account of the incident highlighted his frustration over the delay and the risks posed by the faulty lift. “I was stuck for two hours, and it took that long to get me out. The sensor defect is the issue, but I’m not sure if my life was in danger. I’m here for my family, working hard, and now I’m trapped like this. What about the children? This happened because of poor maintenance,” Rahul lamented. The incident has sparked criticism of the lift’s maintenance and management. The lift, operated by Krishna Construction and overseen by the HMDA, faced accusations of delayed response from authorities. Critics argue that the lack of immediate action from the responsible parties exacerbated the situation.#hyderabad #rahul #upplla_skywalk #krishna_construction #hmda
