Two Foreign Tourists Die in Bengaluru Hotel Pool Incident
A swimming pool at a luxury hotel in Bengaluru became the scene of a tragic incident on Friday evening, October 30, after two foreign nationals died following suspected electrocution. The incident took place at the five-star Conrad Hotel in the Halasuru area of the city.
According to police, the two men were swimming in the hotel’s third-floor swimming pool when they reportedly suffered electric shocks. The incident also left two other people injured while attempting to rescue them. Bengaluru
The deaths have raised serious questions about swimming pool safety and electrical maintenance at hotels, particularly properties that welcome international guests. Bengaluru
Who Were the Two Foreign Nationals?
Police identified the deceased as Alexander Maximilian Theiss, a 57-year-old German national, and Juraj Horvat, a 45-year-old Slovak national.
Theiss was reportedly working as a crew member with German airline Lufthansa. Horvat was employed as a project manager with international technology company IBM.
Both men were staying at the Conrad Hotel when the incident occurred. Their sudden deaths have shocked the hotel community and drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Bengaluru
The exact source of the suspected electric current inside the swimming pool has not yet been established. Investigators are expected to examine the electrical installations and safety arrangements around the pool area. Bengaluru
Two People Injured While Trying to Rescue the Victims
The tragedy became even more serious when two people were injured while attempting to save the foreign nationals.
The injured individuals have been identified as Mathew Desantis, a 41-year-old American national staying at the hotel, and Rahul Tiwari, a 28-year-old Indian pool attendant and lifeguard employed at the property. Bengaluru
Both reportedly sustained injuries during the rescue attempt. They were immediately taken to Manipal Hospital for medical treatment.
According to police officials, both injured individuals were out of danger. Their condition was reported to be stable.
The incident highlights the risks faced by people who attempt to rescue someone from water during a suspected electrical emergency. Bengaluru
Police Launch Investigation Into Possible Hotel Negligence
Bengaluru Police have registered a case and started investigating the incident. Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Vikram Amathe confirmed that two foreign nationals had died following suspected electrocution at the hotel swimming pool. Bengaluru
According to reports, the family of one of the deceased has also raised allegations of negligence against the hotel. Police have inspected the location and are examining the circumstances that led to the deaths. Bengaluru
Investigators are expected to look into several important questions, including whether electrical equipment near the pool was functioning safely, whether proper maintenance checks had been conducted and how the water may have become electrically charged. Bengaluru
However, the exact cause of the incident and any responsibility for the deaths will depend on the findings of the investigation. Bengaluru
Conrad Hotel Swimming Pool Closed After Incident
Following the incident, the swimming pool at the Conrad Hotel was listed as closed for maintenance from October 31 to November 30, according to information displayed on the hotel’s website. Bengaluru
Conrad is a luxury hotel brand operated under the Hilton group. The incident has brought swimming pool safety at premium hotels into focus.
Swimming pools require regular electrical inspections, proper grounding, functioning protective devices and strict maintenance procedures. Even a suspected electrical fault near water can create a serious risk to swimmers and rescue personnel. Bengaluru
For now, the police investigation remains underway, and further details are awaited. Bengaluru
FAQs
1. Where did the Bengaluru swimming pool electrocution incident take place?
The incident took place at the third-floor swimming pool of the five-star Conrad Hotel in the Halasuru area of Bengaluru on October 30, 2026.
2. Who were the two foreigners who died in the incident?
The deceased were Alexander Maximilian Theiss, a 57-year-old German national and Lufthansa crew member, and Juraj Horvat, a 45-year-old Slovak national who worked as an IBM project manager.
3. How many people were injured while trying to rescue the victims?
Two people, American hotel guest Mathew Desantis and Indian pool attendant Rahul Tiwari, were injured during the rescue attempt. Both were taken to Manipal Hospital and reported to be out of danger.
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