A swimming session at a five-star hotel in Bengaluru turned into a horrifying tragedy after two foreign nationals died following suspected electrocution in the hotel’s swimming pool. The incident also left two people injured while attempting to rescue the victims, raising serious questions about safety arrangements at luxury hotels.
What Happened at the Five-Star Hotel?
The incident took place on Friday evening, October 30, at the Conrad Hotel in Bengaluru’s Halasuru area. According to police, the suspected electrocution occurred in the swimming pool located on the hotel’s third floor.
The deceased were identified as Alexander Maximilian Theiss, a German national who worked as a crew member with Lufthansa Airlines, and Juraj Horvat, a Slovakian national who worked as a project manager with IBM.
Both men were staying at the hotel when the incident occurred. Police suspect that they suffered electric shocks while inside the swimming pool. However, the exact cause of the suspected electrocution is yet to be established.
Two People Injured During Rescue Attempt
The tragedy became even more serious when two other people were injured while trying to save the victims. They were identified as Mathew Desantis, an American national staying at the hotel, and Rahul Tiwari, an Indian pool attendant and lifeguard employed at the property.
Both injured individuals were rushed to Manipal Hospital for treatment. Police officials said they were out of danger.
Negligence Allegations, Police Launch Investigation
Following the incident, a complaint alleging negligence was lodged by the wife of one of the deceased. Police have registered a case and begun investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Investigators are expected to examine the swimming pool area and its electrical installations to determine how the suspected electrocution occurred.
The incident has raised concerns about electrical safety and maintenance standards at hotels, particularly in areas where guests use swimming pools. The exact cause of the tragedy and possible responsibility will be established through the ongoing investigation.