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Former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Trapped in Lift During Gwalior Event
Narottam Mishra, the former home minister of Madhya Pradesh, was briefly trapped in a lift while attending the inauguration of a coaching centre in Gwalior. He was safely extracted after approximately 15 minutes.
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GWALIOR — A potentially embarrassing situation unfolded at a public event in Gwalior when Narottam Mishra, the former home minister of Madhya Pradesh, became stuck in a lift while attending the inauguration ceremony of a coaching institute.
Mishra was en route to the inauguration programme when the lift malfunctioned, trapping him inside for around 15 minutes. The incident sent organisers into a state of anxiety as they scrambled to address the situation.
Emergency protocols were activated to extract the senior BJP leader safely from the stalled lift. Mishra was successfully removed without any reported injuries, and the event proceeded subsequently.
The incident has drawn attention to safety and maintenance standards of public facilities in the state. Authorities have not released further details about the cause of the lift malfunction or any formal investigation into the matter.
Mishra previously served as home minister in Madhya Pradesh and remains a prominent figure in state politics.