Outrage after Indian man drowns in open pit after begging for help for hours
Yuvraj Mehta drowned after his car fell into an unmarked construction pit in Noida last week.
FIR Filed Against 5 Builders After Noida Techie's Death In Waterlogged Pit
Another FIR has been lodged against five builder for alleged violations of environmental and pollution laws in connection with a large waterlogged pit in Sector 150, which led to the death of a software engineer
Noida techie death: Fresh FIR against builders for flouting environment pollution laws
The FIR has been lodged even as a Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday (January 22, 2026) continued its probe into the matter on the third day
I Slipped, There Was No Ground: Trucker Recalls Near-Fatal Crash At Noida Site Where Techie Died
A truck driver narrowly escaped a crash at Noida Sector 150, where a techie drowned in a pit. Locals blame lack of signage, and official negligence for the tragedy.
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Starting from Siddharth Vihar in Ghaziabad, this corridor will reach Noida International Airport, with a total length of 72.44 kilometers.
Developer Wiztown Planners had warned Noida Authority about hazardous conditions at a Sector 150 plot in March 2022, citing flooded basements due to collapsed sewer lines. Despite these warnings and repeated concerns from residents and other departments, no permanent remedial measures were taken, leading to the fatal accident of a software engineer.
Greater Noida tragedy rings alarm over open manholes
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Techie death case: SIT questions Noida Authority officials; builder sent to judicial custody
A builder faces judicial custody following the death of a software engineer in Greater Noida. A Special Investigation Team is investigating the Noida Authority for alleged negligence. The engineer's car fell into a water-filled pit near a construction site.
Noida Drowning Death: What Are Your Legal Rights When A Car Falls To An Open Pit? Explained
If the investigation establishes that safety norms were ignored or that the hazard existed for a prolonged period, criminal liability can follow
A 10-year-old girl from West Bengal fights for life in a Greater Noida hospital. Police allege a CRPF constable and his wife brutally beat and starved her. Doctors found severe injuries and malnutrition. The couple has been arrested. The constable is suspended pending investigation. The child welfare committee is overseeing her care.
Noida techie death: what we know so far
The uncovered pit, fed by rainwater and drains and lying just off a well-developed road with no barricades and an almost 90-degree turn, had become a serious hazard long before the crash that claimed Yuvraj Mehtas life.
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Noida techie death opens can of worms: Water-filled pit visible in satellite images since 2021
A software engineer's tragic drowning in an unsecured, water-filled excavation pit in Noida highlights a dangerous oversight. Satellite images reveal the pit, a hazard for years, filled with stagnant water since late 2021. Despite prior incidents, the site remained unbarricaded, leading to the fatal accident and subsequent developer arrest.
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A 10-year-old girl, employed as a domestic helper, is fighting for her life in a Greater Noida hospital after being severely beaten and starved by a CRPF constable and his wife. The child, brought from West Bengal 40 days ago, suffered fractured ribs, head wounds, and extreme malnutrition. The couple has been arrested, and the constable suspended pending investigation.
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Noida techie death: Developer arrested, official sacked, CM orders probe
The 27-year-old engineer was killed after his car fell into a waterlogged pit of an under-construction commercial complex in Greater Noidas Sector 150
In a shocking turn of events, the director of Wiztown Planners is now in custody following the tragic death of a software engineer in a flooded trench on company property. Authorities have swiftly established an investigation team to delve into the circumstances surrounding this incident, leading to the removal of the CEO of the Noida Authority.
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Satellite Images Show Noida Pit Existed For 3 Years Before Techie's Death
Satellite images on Google Earth show that a large water body began appearing from late 2021 at the Sector 150 plot where a 27-year-old software engineer drowned after a car accident.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reacted strongly to the death of a Noida-based techie, calling it a grim reflection of a growing culture of greed and disregard for human life in India. He linked environmental degradation, failing infrastructure and social apathy to the tragedy.
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However, the top court posted one matter related to a 2021 alleged hate crime committed against a Muslim cleric in Noida for hearing in February to ascertain the progress of the trial in the case.
`TINA- There Is No Accountability`: Rahul Gandhi on UP techie`s death
Yuvraj Mehta (27), who worked in Gurugram, was returning to his home in Noida Sector 150 when his car fell into a deep, water-filled pit near an under-construction site on the night of January 16. He died after frantically pleading for help for around two hours
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VIDEO: Noida techie's car pulled out 3 days after he drowned in water-filled ditch
Visuals from the site on Tuesday showed that the bonnet of the car was open and crumpled. This could be the result of the car hitting the boundary wall of a drain, which separates the road from the pit. The sunroof of the SUV was also open and the windshield shattered.
Noida Techie's Car Pulled Out Of Ditch 4 Days After His Death, Family Seeks Meeting With CM Yogi
Yuvraj Mehta's death in Greater Noida sparks calls for accountability. Noida Authority CEO removed, builder arrested, SIT probing negligence, Kiran Bedi demands strict punishment.
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Noida Techie's Car Pulled Out 3 Days After It Fell In Pit, May Offer Vital Clues
Noida Techie's Car Pulled Out 3 Days After It Fell In Pit, May Offer Vital Clues
According to the police, the driver has been identified as Ankit Pal, a resident of 12th Avenue, Gaur City-2 area. Police have arrested Pal and seized the vehicle involved in the stunt. Authorities said the act was a serious criminal offence that endangered the life of a minor.
Who Is Dentist-Turned-IAS Lokesh M Fired Over Noida Drowning Death?
The 49-year-old officer had been serving as CEO of the Noida Authority for nearly 30 months before being divested of the charge in connection with the case
CRPF constable, wife arrested for alleged abuse of 10-year-old girl in Noida
A Central Reserve Police Force constable and his wife are in custody. Police found evidence of severe physical abuse against a 10-year-old girl. The child suffered life-threatening injuries. She was allegedly made to perform household work. The constable claimed she was his wife's niece. Investigators found she was treated as domestic help. The constable has been suspended.
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Noida techie case: CM Yogi orders SIT probe after Yuvraj Mehtas fatal accident, CEO removed
Days before the 27-year-old Noida techie's death, a truck driver narrowly escaped death at the same deep pit at a construction site at Noida. Gurvinder Singh recounted the horrific event, revealing how he survived while exposing the authority's inaction and insensitivity.
Noida techie death: Developer accused of negligence arrested
The police have filed an FIR against two real estate developers MZ Wiztown Planners and Lotus Greens on a complaint by the victim's father
Noida techie death case: Builder and owner of MZ Wiztown arrested
Greater Noida Police arrested builder Abhay Kumar, owner of MZ Wishtown, in connection with the drowning death of engineer Yuvraj Mehta. Mehta's car plunged into a waterlogged pit due to civic lapses, including lack of safety measures. The incident led to the removal of the Noida Authority CEO and the formation of a special investigation team.
Builder Arrested After Noida Techie Drowns In Water-Filled Pit
A builder has been arrested in connection with the death of 27-year-old Yuvraj Mehta, who drowned after his SUV fell into a pit dug for construction which was full of water.
Noida techies death: Builder arrested for criminal negligence
Greater Noida police arrested Abhay Kumar, builder of MZ Wiztown, in connection with the death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta. Mehta's SUV plunged into an unbarricaded, water-filled pit on January 16-17. The arrest follows findings of negligence in construction site safety measures.
Trucker Escaped Death Where Techie Died, Says Noida Admin Asked Him To Pay
Amid allegations of apathy and negligence against the Noida administration in the aftermath of a 27-year-old techie's death due to drowning, NDTV has spoken to a truck driver who miraculously survived an accident at the same spot about two weeks back
Noida techie death: After 27-year-old Yuvraj Mehta died after his SUV fell into a deep pit, it has been revealed that the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation department in 2015 had proposed a head regulator to divert the water into the Hindon. Despite multiple communication and delays, the project was never taken up, and ultimately the water in the pit kept accumulating for years, leading to Noida techie' death. The UP government has suspended the Noida Authority CEO over the alleged negligence and also formed an SIT to probe the matter.
Who Owns The Site Where Techie Yuvraj Mehta Drowned? Even Noida Authority Does Not Know
The plot, measuring approximately 13.29 lakh square meters, was intended for a private mall project but over the years, small portions were sold to other builders for profit
Noida techie death: Indias urban collapse due to lack of accountability, says Rahul Gandhi
Bridges kill, Fires kill, Water kills, Pollution kills, Corruption kills, Indifference kills. Indias urban collapse isnt about lack of money, technology, or solutions. Its about lack of accountability. TINA: There Is No Accountability, Mr. Gandhi said in a post on X
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Unbarricaded Pit, No Reflectors: Video Of Earlier Truck Accident At Noida Sector 150 Emerges
A truck accident in Noidas Sector 150 exposed safety lapses weeks before Yuvraj Mehtas car crash, sparking outrage and official action to improve road safety and accountability.
Rahul Gandhi's 'TINA' jibe, meaning 'There Is No Accountability,' targeted the government following a techie's tragic death in a Greater Noida pit. The 27-year-old engineer's family claims repeated warnings about the accident-prone site were ignored. Authorities have filed an FIR against developers and formed an SIT to investigate the incident and rescue delays.
Accumulated Water, Drain Discharge: Warnings Ignored In 2023 Could Have Saved Noida Techie's Life
Yuvraj Mehta died after his car fell into a waterlogged pit in Noida Sector 150. There were prior warnings from the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department about drainage risks there.
Greater Noida Authority orders road safety overhaul after techie's death
Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority Chief Executive Officer N.G. Ravi Kumar directed officials to identify and promptly fill all potholes on or near roads and to mark accident-prone black spots without delay, according to an official statement issued on January 19, 2026
A Lost Letter, A Life Lost: Missed Warning In Focus After Noida Techie Death
Three years before software engineer Yuvraj Mehta drowned in a water-filled pit in Noida's Sector 150, the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department wrote to the Noida Authority and flagged the need for a project to prevent the accumulation of water
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A CRPF commandant and his wife were arrested for allegedly brutally assaulting a 10-year-old girl, their domestic help, at their Greater Noida residence. The child, critically injured with multiple fractures and severe malnutrition, is on ventilator support. Police registered a case of attempted culpable homicide after medical reports contradicted the couple's claims.
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The victim is in ICU, being treated for multiple fractures, scars, torn nails and low haemoglobin
