In a tragic incident in Telangana‘s Yellareddyguda, a thief lost his life when a heavy storage rack collapsed on him during a burglary attempt early on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 3:30 am near a fast food stall adjacent to Agra Sweet House.
According to initial reports from the Madhuranagar police, the victim’s identity remains unknown. CCTV footage from the area shows the man attempting to break into a storage unit outside the food stall. As he was forcefully trying to gain entry, the storage rack, which was reportedly unstable, collapsed under its own weight, trapping and crushing him.
Locals discovered the deceased body at approximately 6:00 am and quickly informed the authorities. Police officers from the Madhuranagar police station arrived at the scene shortly after and secured the area. They have since begun an investigation into the incident.
Inspector Ramesh Kumar of the Madhuranagar police station commented on the situation, stating, “We believe the individual was attempting to steal from the storage unit when the rack collapsed.” He further noted that “the footage clearly indicates that the rack was unstable, which likely contributed to this tragic incident. We are thoroughly investigating all possible angles, including any structural issues with the unit.”
The police have secured the CCTV footage as evidence and are working diligently to determine the identity of the deceased. Their investigation aims to understand the full circumstances surrounding the incident, including any potential faults in the storage unit’s structure that may have led to the collapse.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with burglary attempts and the importance of ensuring that storage units and other structures are properly secured. The authorities continue their investigation to provide clarity on how such a tragic accident occurred and to prevent similar incidents in the future.