Bengaluru Pool Deaths: The five-star hotel, Conrad Bengaluru, on Saturday issued a statement after two foreigners allegedly died by electrocution in a swimming pool, prompting a police investigation. The hotel management asserted that the cause of the incident remains subject to a comprehensive investigation by local authorities.
Condoling the deaths of its guests, the Conrad Bengaluru said it was deeply saddened by the tragic incident, NDTV reported. It said the management has offered its full support to the police investigation, adding that its team remains available to provide all appropriate assistance to relevant authorities.
Two Hotel Guests Die While Swimming
Two foreign nationals, including a crew member of a German airline, staying at the hotel died allegedly due to suspected electrocution while swimming in the hotel's pool. Police on Saturday said the deceased were identified as Alexander Maximilian Theiss (57), a German national working as a crew member with Lufthansa, and Juraj Horvat (45), a project manager with IBM.
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What Police Said About The Incident
According to police, the incident occurred on Friday evening at the swimming pool located on the third floor of the hotel in Halasuru. Two other persons -- a US national and a guest at the hotel, Mathew Desantis (41); and the hotel's pool attendant, Rahul Tiwari (28) -- sustained injuries while attempting to rescue the victims, a senior police officer said.
Both injured persons were shifted to Manipal Hospital, where they are undergoing treatment. They are out of danger, he said.
Police said Horvat had checked into the hotel with his family on October 30, while Theiss had checked into the hotel on October 20.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said, "An unfortunate incident took place on Friday evening at a five-star hotel, where two foreign nationals lost their lives in a swimming pool. There is a suspicion of electrical leakage, and it appears to be a case of electrocution. However, until we receive the medical, technical and expert reports, we cannot determine exactly what happened."
"We have received a complaint from the spouse of one of the deceased. Our police are investigating the incident. We have cordoned off the area and are trying to ascertain the exact cause of the incident. We will establish the facts," he said.
Case Filed Against Hotel Management
A case has been registered against the hotel management under section 106 (causing death due to negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and further investigation is underway, police said. CCTV camera records are also being checked; staff are being questioned, and statements from eyewitnesses are being collected.
(With PTI inputs)