Nagpur: A Pune man visiting Nagpur for a relative’s funeral ceremony died after falling into an open lift pit at a building construction site in Hudkeshwar.

The deceased has been identified as Rajesh Govindrao Jagtap (39), a resident of Gokul Society, Gat No. 1398, Sone Chowk, Balaji Market, Chikhali, Pune.

The incident occurred around 9:30 PM on July 1 at Plot No. 86, near Gajanan School, Sawshree Nagar, Dighori. After attending the funeral ceremony, Rajesh was speaking on the phone and inadvertently went to the first floor of the under-construction building nearby.

He accidentally lost balance and fell into a pit that was dug for a lift installation. He was critically injured and rushed to Medical Hospital, where he succumbed to injuries during treatment around 5:00 AM on July 2.

Based on the medical officer’s report, an accidental death has been registered at Hudkeshwar Police Station. Further investigation is ongoing.