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Thane: Domestic Helper Found Dead In Lift Shaft Of Unauthorised Bhiwandi Building
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· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Her family lodged a missing person's report after being unable to find her. A 54-year-old domestic helper was found dead inside an elevator shaft.
A 54-year-old domestic helper was found dead inside an elevator shaft. The woman, a widow and sole breadwinner for her four children, had gone missing on Monday evening. Her family lodged a missing person's report after being unable to find her.
The body was discovered beneath the lift mechanism of a seven-storey building. Police are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about safety lapses. The building in question is unauthorised, according to police.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the woman's death and the investigation into the matter.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: Free Press Journal ·
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