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Noida Developers Owe Rs 3000 Cr Amid Fatal Excavation Pit Tragedy
19 Jan
Summary
- Developers owe Rs 3,000 crore to Noida Authority.
- Engineer died after car fell into an unbarricaded pit.
- CBI and ED are probing land allotment and financial irregularities.
Two real estate developers are facing legal action following the death of a 27-year-old software engineer in Greater Noida. The victim's car fell into an unbarricaded water-filled excavation pit, a site linked to developers who collectively owe around Rs 3,000 crore to the Noida Authority. The incident has sparked outrage, with residents protesting alleged negligence and lack of safety measures.
Authorities responded by terminating a junior engineer's services and issuing show-cause notices to other officials. Central agencies, including the CBI and Enforcement Directorate, are reportedly investigating aspects of the land allotment, financial irregularities, and regulatory lapses associated with the project. Safety violations at construction sites are now under intensified scrutiny.
The tragedy occurred when the engineer's car veered off the road and into the pit while he was returning home. Rescue efforts faced delays, according to an eyewitness. The Noida Authority has ordered a review of ongoing projects to prevent similar future incidents, emphasizing that safety lapses will not be tolerated.
