Caught on camera: With no ambulance to rescue, seriously ill watchman dies by roadside in Mumbai

Mirror Now Digital
Updated May 22, 2020 | 21:52 IST

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has shared the video of the tragic incident. The incident took place in Dahisar area of Mumbai in Maharashtra.

In the video, the man could be seen convulsing as he sat on the ground.
In the video, the man could be seen convulsing as he sat on the ground.   |  Photo Credit: Twitter

Key Highlights

  • The incident took place at Shanti Nagar near Dahisar in Mumbai in Maharashtra on Friday
  • BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has tweeted the video of the incident. 
  • In the video, the man could be seen convulsing as he sat on the ground.

Mumbai: In a heart-wrenching incident, a watchman, who was seriously ill, died by the roadside as no ambulance arrived to take the man to a hospital. 

The incident took place at Shanti Nagar near Dahisar in Mumbai in Maharashtra on Friday. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has tweeted the video of the incident. 

In the video, the man could be seen convulsing as he sat on the ground. There was no sign of the ambulance in the area. 

As no medical help arrived till 11.30 am, the man was shivering and breathing heavily. According to the BJP leader, both police officials and BMC were informed about the man's condition but no ambulance arrived on time. 

The man finally died at around 3.30 pm. Kirit Somaiya claimed in his tweet that the police have acknowledged the incident.

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