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Authorities Blamed After Noida Techie's Tragic Drowning
22 Jan
Summary
- A 27-year-old IT professional drowned in an unmarked construction pit.
- The accident occurred in Noida, near Delhi, amid dense winter fog.
- Authorities face accusations of negligence following the delayed rescue.
A 27-year-old Indian IT professional, Yuvraj Mehta, lost his life after his car plunged into an unmarked construction pit in Noida, a suburb of Delhi. The incident occurred last Friday night during heavy winter fog, with Mehta's vehicle reportedly hitting a boundary wall before falling into the deep, water-filled excavation. Mehta, unable to swim, was trapped for hours before succumbing.
His father alerted emergency services, but rescue efforts were hampered by poor visibility and a lack of adequate resources, according to Mehta's family. A delivery worker also attempted a rescue but was unsuccessful. The tragedy has led to protests and national headlines, fueling criticism of road safety and urban planning in India.
In response, authorities registered cases against the construction site developers. The Uttar Pradesh government removed a senior official and ordered an investigation. Police have arrested one of the site owners for alleged culpable homicide due to negligence, with further arrests anticipated as the investigation continues.
