Video: 9 people trapped in lift at Karnataka mall, hour-long rescue operation follows

Key points

• A tense rescue operation unfolded in Karnataka’s Shivamogga after nine people were trapped inside a malfunctioning lift at the Vishal Mart building, forcing emergency personnel to launch an hour-long effort to bring them out safely.
• The incident took place around 8.30 pm on Sunday, when the lift suddenly stopped due to a technical fault while travelling down from the second floor, leaving all nine occupants stranded inside.
• Read Full Story Panic spread after the lift doors failed to open despite repeated attempts by mall staff to fix the issue.
• With no immediate way out, one of the people trapped inside eventually contacted the 112 emergency helpline, prompting a swift response from the Fire and Emergency Services Department.
• In the now-viral video of the incident, officials were seen working urgently around the stalled lift, trying different methods to gain access while concerned bystanders gathered nearby.