Shashi Tharoor rescued after being trapped in hotel lift
MP Shashi Tharoor and several others were rescued by fire services after being trapped in a malfunctioning hotel lift in Thiruvananthapuram. No injuries were reported during the 30-minute ordeal.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the importance of emergency response protocols in public buildings and involves a high-profile political figure.
Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor was rescued after being trapped inside a lift at a hotel near PMG in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. He had arrived at the hotel to attend an event and was heading to the sixth floor when the lift malfunctioned. Besides the MP and his personal staff, three other people were also stranded in the lift, official sources said.
The report is a straightforward account of a local news event.
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