18-Year-Old Dies After AC Falls On Him From Second Floor In Delhi | Watch

In a shocking incident in the national capital, an 18-year-old man died after an air conditioner (AC) fell right on his head, officials said. The incident took place on Saturday at around 6:40 pm in the Doriwala area on Delhi's Desh Bandhu Gupta road (Karol Bagh area).

An 18-year-old boy died after an AC unit fell on him from the 2nd floor in Delhi. Stop installing AC units on balcony walls. Authorities/AOA must enforce strict rules to prevent such incidents in our district.
@noida_authority @OfficialGNIDA @dmgbnagar @CMOfficeUP @MoHUA_India pic.twitter.com/9gq371hvxt

— गौतमबुद्ध नगर विकास समिति (@GBNVikasSamiti) August 18, 2024

READ MORE: US Presidential Election 2024: Kamala Harris Holds Slight Lead Over Trump In Latest Polls, Trails In Economic Issues

In a CCTV footage, the man identified as Jitesh Chadha, was sitting on a stationary scooter and talking with his friend. As both of them exchange a hug, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner plummeted from above, hitting both the boys. Jitesh’s friend Pranshu was also injured in the accident. Pranshu is a resident of Patel Nagar.

READ MORE: ‘It Was UPA Which…’: BJP Schools Congress Amid Oppn’s Outcry Over Government’s Lateral Entry Proposal

The police have registered a case and started an investigation.