When lives fall through the cracks of an unregulated elevator system

As Hyderabad’s vertical ambitions soar, so do chilling tales of neglect hidden behind painted walls and polished lobbies. From toddlers to professionals, fatal lift accidents are laying bare gaping holes in regulation, oversight and everyday safety. In a city obsessed with speed and scale, safety has become an afterthought. Lavpreet Kaur charts the disasters that are flying under the radar

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