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Galaxy Mall Accident: Victims' Families Cry Foul Over Negligence

A tragic incident at the Galaxy Blue Sapphire Plaza Mall in Greater Noida West killed Shakeel and Harendra Bhati. Concerns about the safety of galaxy mall and authorities' response to the incident loom large as families seek justice.

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In a tragic incident that shattered two families, Shakeel and Harendra Bhati lost their lives when an iron grille from the fifth floor of the Galaxy Blue Sapphire Plaza Mall in Greater Noida West plummeted to the ground on March 3. The two men were merely walking towards an escalator at the galaxy mall when the incident occurred. Covered in blood, they were quickly transported to a nearby hospital. However, upon arrival, both men were pronounced dead.

Even more shocking than the accident itself is the response from both the police and the mall authorities, which is appalling. Footage reveals the distressing manner in which the victims were transported to the hospital. They were unceremoniously crammed into an autorickshaw, handled with blatant disregard for their safety and dignity.

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The victims were unceremoniously crammed into an autorickshaw with blatant disregard to their safety and dignity | Photo courtesy: Special arrangement

Victim's Brother Recounts the Incident

Jafar Mohammed, the brother of deceased Shakeel, shared his experience with The Probe. When asked how he received the information about the incident, Jafar said, "I received the information when someone asked me on the phone, 'Is Shakeel your brother?' I replied, 'Yes.' They informed me that they received a call from Shakeel's number and learned that he had injured his leg while trying to take his bike out of the parking lot. The bike fell, and he fell with it. That's what they told me."

When asked if the information came from the galaxy mall authorities, Jafar confirmed, "Yes, that's correct. The mall authorities provided this incorrect information

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