UP: French tourist falls to her death at Fatehpur Sikri
Sep 22, 2023
Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 22 : In an unfortunate incident, a female French tourist died after falling from a railing at the Fatehpur Sikri.
A group of French tourists had gone to Fatehpur Sikri to visit the historic place.
Bhanu Chandra Goswami, DM, Agra said, "One female French tourist died after falling from a railing at the Fatehpur Sikri. A whole group had come to visit Fatehpur Sikhri. The woman was taken to a hospital and doctors declared her brought dead. A magisterial inquiry will be conducted into the incident...proper action will be taken."
Goswami said that steps would be taken to ensure the safety of tourists at Fatehpur Sikri amid allegations that ambulance and first aid were not provided in time which resulted in the death.
DM Goswami further said, "The other tourists in the group are safe. It has come to the fore that there were lapses on the part of authorities to provide first aid on time and this is a serious issue. If it is found that there has been negligence on the part of any official then strict action would be taken against him."
