Summary
An Indian man named Yuvraj Mehta died after his car fell into an unmarked waterlogged construction pit in Noida, near Delhi. The incident has raised serious concerns about road safety and urban planning in India. Authorities have taken legal action against the construction site's developers and launched an investigation.
Key Facts
- Yuvraj Mehta, a 27-year-old IT worker, died after his car fell into a construction pit filled with water in Noida.
- The accident occurred around midnight near Delhi, in dense fog.
- Mehta was unable to swim and stayed on his car roof for nearly two hours calling for help.
- His father alerted emergency services, but Mehta's body was not recovered for almost five hours.
- The incident sparked protests, with people blaming authorities for negligence.
- The local police have charged the real estate developers with negligence-related crimes.
- The government has removed a senior Noida official and launched an inquiry.
- Police have arrested Abhay Kumar, one of the site owners, and further investigations are ongoing.
