Conrad electrocution case: Reverse current flow through pool railing suspected

The police are now probing what could have triggered a sudden surge in electrical current, allowing it to pass through the pool water and possibly the metal railing.

A preliminary assessment has indicated that the two foreign nationals, who were electrocuted in the swimming pool of Conrad Hotel on October 30, may have died due to a reverse flow of electricity through the swimming pool railing. However, how the current entered the railing and what caused the reverse flow are yet to be established.

The police are also examining the possibility of a sudden voltage surge in the swimming pool’s electrical system. The voltage used for pool lighting is understood to be relatively low and ordinarily insufficient to cause fatal electrocution.

The police are now probing what could have triggered a sudden surge in electrical current, allowing it to pass through the pool water and possibly the metal railing. The exact source of the electrical fault and how the current reached the pool area are yet to be established. Investigators are awaiting technical and forensic reports before arriving at a definitive conclusion.

The police have questioned several hotel employees, including senior management and technical staff, to ascertain the maintenance of the swimming pool, electrical installations and safety measures. The findings of the technical inspections and other forensic examinations are awaited.

Meanwhile, the autopsy is done and the body of the German national Alexander Maximilian Theiss has been cleared for handover to the family. The handover of the Slovakian national Juraj Horvat’s body is pending, as clearance from the Slovakian consulate is awaited, sources said.

The two injured persons — a U.S. citizen who was staying at the hotel and the pool attendant who attempted to rescue the victims — have been discharged from hospital. Their statements have been recorded.