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Two more builders were arrested in Noida following the tragic death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta, whose car fell into an unbarricaded, water-filled construction pit. A harrowing video shows Mehta desperately signaling for help with his phone's torch for nearly 90 minutes as a crowd watched helplessly.
A chilling video captures software engineer Yuvraj Mehta's final moments, trapped in a deep, unbarricaded excavation pit after his car plunged in. For nearly 90 minutes, his phone's torch and cries for help pierced the dense fog, but rescue efforts were tragically hampered by the depth and conditions, ultimately failing to reach him in time.
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.
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.
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Greater Noida West for performing a dangerous stunt with a child on the roof of a sports car. The video, likely a year old, resurfaced on social media, prompting police action. The man was apprehended and warned against future reckless behavior.
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.
A 19-year-old student died and three friends were injured when their speeding Jaguar crashed into a truck while attempting to overtake on the Bhangel elevated road. The group was returning from a library when the accident occurred early Tuesday. Police are searching for the truck driver and investigating the cause.
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.
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.
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.
A father's anguish echoes as his son, Yuvraj, drowned after his car plunged into a trench. Raj Mehta recounts his son's desperate calls for help, lamenting the agonizing delay in rescue efforts. He vows to fight for justice, citing institutional failure and questioning the preparedness of emergency services in this tragic incident.

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